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Technics SX-KN2400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
KEYBOARD
KN2400
KN2600
QQTG0692

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH KN2400 KN2600 Operating Instructions Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. KEYBOARD QQTG0692...
  • Page 2 (for UK customers only) Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.) ordering application. are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. Fuse cover Fuse (5 ampere)
  • Page 3 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Matshshita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ, 07094 USA Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 The model number and serial number are found underneath the keyboard.
  • Page 4 QQTG0692...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Safety Power Source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.

  • Page 6: Cautions For Safest Use Of This Unit

    Cautions for safest use of this unit Installation location A well-ventilated place. Take care not to use this unit in a place where it will not receive sufficient ventilation, and not to permit the ventilation holes to be covered by cur- tains, or any similar materials.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Cautions for safest use of this unit... 6 Controls and functions (KN2400)... 10 Controls and functions (KN2600)... 12 BASIC FUNCTIONS Getting started ... 14 See and listen to the demonstration ... 16 Add effects ... 17 Play back commercial song disks (DIRECT PLAY) (KN2400)... 18 Play back SD cards (SD-AUDIO PLAY) (KN2600) ...
  • Page 8 Sequencer Play... 81 Naming... 83 Panel Write ... 83 Song Select... 84 Punch Record ... 84 Step Record ... 86 Track Assign ... 91 Quantize... 92 Song Clear ... 93 Track Clear ... 93 Note Edit ... 94 Drum Edit ... 95 Copy and paste the recorded data...
  • Page 9 Tone Control ... 156 Part X Sound Edit ... 157 Outline of the Sound Edit... 157 Easy Edit... 158 Tone Edit... 159 Pitch Edit... 162 Filter Edit... 163 Amplitude Edit ... 165 LFO Edit ... 167 Effect Edit... 168 Controller Edit ... 169 Store the new sound ...

  • Page 10: Controls And Functions (Kn2400)

    Controls and functions RHYTHM GROUP Various rhythm patterns are available for each rhythm group. (Refer to page 49.) MUSIC STYLIST You can choose to have all the settings of this instrument automatically set. (Refer to page 60.) POWER PITCH BEND DOWN PITCH BEND The PITCH BEND wheel allows...
  • Page 11 DISPLAY Displays performance information, function settings and other messages. (Refer to page 30.) • Use the CONTRAST buttons to adjust the display so that it is easy to read. EFFECT DIGITAL MULTI SUSTAIN EFFECT CHORUS EFFECT REVERB SOUND GROUP STRINGS & GUITAR &...

  • Page 12: Controls And Functions (Kn2600)

    Controls and functions MUSIC STYLIST You can choose to have all the settings of this instrument automatically set. (Refer to page 60.) POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN PITCH BEND/MODULATION The PITCH BEND wheel allows a “sliding” change in the pitch. The MODULATION wheel is used to add vibrato to the sound.
  • Page 13 DISPLAY Displays performance information, function settings and other messages. (Refer to page 30.) • Use the CONTRAST buttons to adjust the display so that it is easy to read. EFFECT DIGITAL MULTI SUSTAIN EFFECT CHORUS EFFECT REVERB SOUND GROUP STRINGS & GUITAR &...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started Before you play Plug the power cord into an outlet. Affix the music stand as shown. • The pitch of this instrument can be adjusted for when playing with other instruments. (Refer to page 152.) • Under certain conditions, the functions and memories of this instrument may be initialized when the power is turned on.
  • Page 15 Playing DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN In the CONDUCTOR section on the panel, press the RIGHT 1 button to turn it on. LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 CONDUCTOR In the SOUND GROUP section, press one of the sound buttons. SOUND GROUP STRINGS &...

  • Page 16: See And Listen To The Demonstration

    See and listen to the demonstration DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Press the DEMO button. DEMO Use the buttons to the left and right the display to select the demonstration tune you wish to see and listen to. • If you press and hold the DEMO button for a few seconds, or if you press first the DEMO button and then the START/STOP button, all demo tunes are demonstrated in order in a...

  • Page 17: Add Effects

    Add effects DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Add breadth. Press the CHORUS button to turn it on. CHORUS Add effect. Press the MULTI EFFECT button to turn it on. MULTI EFFECT • You can modify the way in which the various effects are applied.

  • Page 18: Play Back Commercial Song Disks (Direct Play) (Kn2400)

    Play back commercial song disks (DIRECT PLAY) (KN2400) DEMO POWER PITCH BEND DOWN Insert the song disk into the Disk Drive slot. On the DISK MENU display, select DIRECT PLAY. • DIRECT PLAY is possible from the following disks: Standard MIDI File Standard MIDI File with Lyrics DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION™...

  • Page 19: Play Back Sd Cards (Sd-Audio Play) (Kn2600)

    Play back SD cards (SD-AUDIO PLAY) (KN2600) DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Open the lid of the SD slot. • Open it completely. Insert an SD card with the stored songs into the SD slot. • Push the card until it locks. Close the lid.

  • Page 20: Select The Registration For A Music Style (Music Stylist)

    Select the registration for a music style DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Press the MUSIC STYLIST button to turn it on. MUSIC STYLIST Select MUSICAL CATEGORY. QQTG0692 (MUSIC STYLIST) EFFECT SOUND ARRANGER AUTO PLAY CHORD DIGITAL MULTI OFF/ON SPLIT MODE OFF/ON SUSTAIN...
  • Page 21 DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Use the STYLE L and M buttons to select a music style. ∧ • You can use the SKIP buttons to skip to the previous or following sub category. • When you select a style, the sounds and rhythm which are best suited for the selected style are automatically selected.

  • Page 22: Automatic Panel Settings (One Touch Play)

    Automatic panel settings (ONE TOUCH PLAY) DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN In the RHYTHM GROUP section, press the button for a desired rhythm. RHYTHM GROUP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD SIMPLE DANCE BEAT CLUB JAZZ & BALLROOM LATIN & SWING &...
  • Page 23 DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Use your left hand to play the chords and your right hand to play the melody. • Pressing a key on the left area of the keyboard will cause the automatic rhythm pattern to start playing (synchro start).

  • Page 24: Store Your Panel Settings (Panel Memory)

    Store your panel settings (PANEL MEMORY) DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Set up the desired panel settings (sounds, volumes, etc.) Use the NEXT BANK button to select a bank (A, B, C). NEXT BANK • The bank numbers are shown on the display.

  • Page 25: Record Your Performance (Sequencer)

    Record your performance (SEQUENCER) DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Sound: Piano (RIGHT 1 part) Right hand Left hand In the SEQUENCER section, press the EASY REC button to turn it on. SEQUENCER PLAY EASY REC EFFECT SOUND ARRANGER AUTO PLAY CHORD DIGITAL MULTI OFF/ON...
  • Page 26 DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Play the song on the keyboard. When you have finished playing, press the EASY REC button again to turn it off. SEQUENCER PLAY EASY REC • The PLAY button in the SEQUENCER section turns on. QQTG0692 EFFECT SOUND ARRANGER...

  • Page 27: Save Data On An Sd Card (Kn2600)

    Save data on an SD card DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Insert an SD card you wish to save to into the SD slot. (Refer to page 19) • Close the cover securely. Press the SD button. SD IN USE LOAD On the SD MENU display, select SAVE.
  • Page 28 DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Recall data from an SD card Press and hold the SD button for a few seconds. SD IN USE LOAD Select the FOLDER and the SONG you wish to load. I I I I The following data can be saved/loaded: CURRENT PANEL (The current panel settings) PANEL MEMORY SEQUENCER...

  • Page 29: (Composer Load) (Kn2400)

    Load rhythm data from a Technics pattern disk DEMO POWER PITCH BEND MODULATION DOWN Insert a commercially sold Technics pattern disk into the Disk Drive slot. In the RHYTHM GROUP section, press and hold the LOAD (MEMORY) button for a few seconds. RHYTHM GROUP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD SIMPLE...

  • Page 30: About The Display

    About the display A large-size display, easy to operate with excellent readability, is used for displaying various information such as the names of the selected sounds and rhythms etc. and when setting the functions. Let’s take a look. • The display illustrations shown in this User’s Manual are examples for the sake of clarification; the actual displays on your instrument may differ from the illustrations.
  • Page 31 OTHER PARTS/TR By the pressing the OTHER PARTS/TR button, the screen sequentially switches to the respec- tive volume balance screens of the play part, auto accompaniment part, playback part (1 to 8), and playback part (9 to 16). The playback part PAGE When there are additional parts to the current display, a page number indication, for example...
  • Page 32 Setting display When you select an item from the menu display, the setting display for the item is shown. The buttons to the right, left and/or directly below the display are used to select and adjust the set- tings. Example of setting display: MASTER TUNING Press the button corresponding to the ton on the display to change the value.

  • Page 33: Favorites

    HELP You can find an explanation of each button’s function on the display. Press the HELP button. DISPLAY HOLD EXIT HELP • The following display appears. Use the buttons below the display to select a language. Press the OK button. Press a button on the panel whose explana- tion you wish to read.
  • Page 34 While pressing the SET button, specify where you wish to paste (put) the item. • While the SET button is depressed, the dis- play appears as shown below. Use the but- tons to the left and right of the display to specify where you wish to paste the item.

  • Page 35: Part I Sounds And Effects

    Part I Sounds and effects Overview of sounds and effects The following is an overview of the sound parts of this instrument. NX SOUND NX SOUND is the Technics original sound gen- erator format which evokes realtime perform- ance quality and expressive power, and dramatically expands the number of sounds and effects generated.

  • Page 36: Selecting Sounds

    Part I Selecting sounds Select the sounds for the three parts you can play on the keyboard—RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 and LEFT. After first selecting a part and a SOUND GROUP, choose the desired sound from the display. Select a sound In the PART SELECT section, choose RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 or LEFT.

  • Page 37: Digital Drawbar

    Part I SOUND EXPLORER This is a convenient feature for finding the sound you want from the many available sounds. In the PART SELECT section, choose RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 or LEFT. Press the SOUND EXPLORER button to turn it on.. SOUND EXPLORER Digital Drawbar...
  • Page 38 Part I Change the sound type Use the <Jazz Drawbars> / <Rock Drawbars> button to select the type of sound. PERCUSSIVE TONE PERCUSSIVE TONE adds a tone with a fast ini- tial attack to the drawbar sounds. You can select two pitch levels of attack tones.

  • Page 39: Assigning Parts To The Keyboard

    Part I Assigning parts to the keyboard The CONDUCTOR buttons are used to assign the parts (RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, LEFT) to the keyboard in many different ways. For example, you can split the keyboard into right and left sections (SPLIT), and assign a different sound to each section.
  • Page 40 Part I SPLIT POINT When the keyboard is split into left and right sec- tions, the split point is usually C3. SPLIT POINT Customized split point Use the following procedure if you wish to store a split point at a location other than C3. Press the SPLIT POINT button.

  • Page 41: Effects

    Part I Effects SUSTAIN SUSTAIN is the gradual fading out of musical tones after the key is released. In the CONDUCTOR or PART SELECT sec- tion, turn on the part to which this effect will be applied. Press the SUSTAIN button to turn it on. SUSTAIN •...
  • Page 42 Part I MULTI EFFECT The MULTI EFFECT works like a studio effects processor, providing effects such as CHORUS, PHASER, DELAY and DISTORTION. In the CONDUCTOR or PART SELECT sec- tion, turn on the part to which this effect will be applied.
  • Page 43 Part I REVERB REVERB applies a reverberation effect to the sound. Press the REVERB button to turn it on. REVERB Type and parameter settings Press and hold the REVERB button for a few seconds. • The display changes to the following. Use the L and M buttons to select an effect group.
  • Page 44 Part I You can add reverb and other effects to sound from a connected microphone. • Connect a microphone to this instrument. (Refer to page 188.) Set the PROGRAM MENUS button to ON. PROGRAM MENUS • The display will appear as follows: Select REVERB &...

  • Page 45: Controller

    Part I Controller Use the controllers (left next to the keyboard) to change the nuance of the sound while you are playing. PITCH BEND The pitch of the instrument can be continuously changed with the PITCH BEND wheel at the left end of the keyboard.

  • Page 46: Transpose

    Part I Transpose The TRANSPOSE buttons are used to change the key of the entire instrument in semi-tone steps across an entire octave. Suppose you learn to play a song—in the key of C, for example—and decide you want to sing it, only to find that it’s either too high or too low for your voice.

  • Page 47: Techni-Chord

    Part I Techni-chord TECHNI-CHORD turns your single note melodies into full chords and offers you a choice of different types from a simple duet which adds one harmony note to your melody note, to big band reeds which adds four harmony notes to your melody note.

  • Page 48: Part Ii Playing The Rhythm

    Part II Playing the rhythm Overview of rhythm performance An explanation follows of the terms related to this instrument’s rhythm performance. Rhythm and accompaniment pattern Each rhythm is comprised of not only a DRUMS pattern, but also of accompaniment patterns called BASS and ACCOMP.

  • Page 49: Selecting Rhythms

    Part II Selecting rhythms Many exciting rhythms are stored in the memory of this instrument. First select one of the rhythm groups and then choose the desired rhythm. Select a rhythm In the RHYTHM GROUP section, select a rhythm group. RHYTHM GROUP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD SIMPLE...
  • Page 50 Part II Start the rhythm There are two ways to start the rhythm. Normal start Select a rhythm. Press the START/STOP button to turn it on. START/STOP 4 BEAT • The selected rhythm pattern immediately begins to play. • You can stop the rhythm by pressing the START/STOP button again to turn it off.

  • Page 51: Playing The Rhythm

    Part II Playing the rhythm Intro, fill-in and ending patterns fitting each different rhythm pattern are permanently recorded in your Keyboard, thus allowing a versatile rhythm performance. INTRO Begin the rhythm performance with an intro pat- tern. Press the INTRO & ENDING 1 or INTRO & ENDING 2 button to turn it on.

  • Page 52: Auto Play Chord

    Part II ENDING Finish the rhythm performance with an ending pattern. Select a rhythm and press the START/STOP button. Press the INTRO & ENDING 1 or INTRO & ENDING 2 button to turn it on. INTRO & ENDING • An ending pattern is produced, and then the rhythm performance stops.
  • Page 53 Part II Playing chords Choose from the 4 ways of playing chords. BASIC mode This mode lets beginners specify chords with just one finger. With this mode, chords can be speci- fied either with one finger <one finger> or by pressing all of the chord's sound components <fingered>.
  • Page 54 Part II How to use the AUTO PLAY CHORD Select the desired rhythm and sound(s), and set the tempo. Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD’s OFF/ON button to turn it on. AUTO PLAY CHORD MODE OFF/ON CHORD FINDER Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD’s MODE but- ton to turn it on.
  • Page 55 Part II Left Hold This setting determines how the LEFT part sounds when the LEFT button in the CONDUC- TOR is on during a performance with the BASIC or ADVANCED mode. Press the MODE button to turn it on. • The display changes to the following. Use the LEFT HOLD: ON/OFF button to set the mode to on or off.
  • Page 56 Part II Use the ROOT buttons to select the root note of the chord. Use the TYPE buttons to select the type of chord. • A typical way to finger the specified chord (TYPICAL) is illustrated on a keyboard dia- gram.

  • Page 57: Fade In/Fade Out

    Part II Fade In/Fade Out Add interest to your performance by starting a part with a fade-in or ending it with a fade-out. • KN2600: does not work for the SD-AUDIO data playback. FADE IN At the beginning of the song, the volume of each part rises slowly.
  • Page 58 Part II FADE SET Adjust the settings for the FADE IN and FADE OUT. Press and hold the FADE IN or FADE OUT button for a few seconds. FADE • The display looks similar to the following. QQTG0692 Playing the rhythm Use the L and M buttons to select the item.

  • Page 59: Sound Arranger

    Part II Sound Arranger The SOUND ARRANGER feature lets you select other sounds for the AUTO PLAY CHORD parts of each rhythm. Select the rhythm whose sound you wish to change. • Do not select the MEMORY button. In the SOUND ARRANGER, press the SET button to turn it on.

  • Page 60: One Touch Play

    Part II One Touch Play ONE TOUCH PLAY automatically sets a suggested combination of sounds and an appropriate tempo for your chosen rhythm style. Select a rhythm pattern. • Do not select the MEMORY button. Press and hold the ONE TOUCH PLAY button for a few seconds.
  • Page 61 Part II • The AUTO PLAY CHORD and the SYNCHRO & BREAK turn on, and the sounds, effects, volume balances, rhythm and tempo etc. which are best suited for the selected music style are automatically selected. Play the keyboard. • When you specify a chord, the automatic rhythm begins to play immediately.

  • Page 62: Music Style Arranger

    Part II • On the MUSICAL CATEGORY, MUSICAL ERA, or ALPHABETICAL LIST (ALPHA- BET) display, you can move freely to each display using the buttons to the right of the display. • After deciding on a style with the MUSIC STYLIST, if you record the settings in the PANEL MEMORY, the same style name is copied to the PANEL MEMORY (up to 16...
  • Page 63 Part II How to change the music style during your performance While you are playing the keyboard with the MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER on, press the FILL IN 1 or FILL IN 2 button. FILL IN SEQUENCER COUNT RESET INTRO • Each time the FILL IN 1 button is pressed, the FILL IN 1 pattern plays, and then the music style changes in the 4 ➝...

  • Page 64: Panel Memory

    Part II Panel Memory PANEL MEMORY stores all the current panel settings so you can recall them at the push of a button. How to store the panel settings By storing all the panel settings you use for a song in the same bank, for example, you can switch from one panel setup to the next in a flash.
  • Page 65 Part II Assign a name to the bank/memory You can assign names to the banks and memo- ries. Select a bank or memory. Use the PAGE buttons to go to the PAGE 2/2 page on the display. Press the BANK NAMING button to assign a name to the bank, or the MEMORY NAMING button for the memory.
  • Page 66 Part II PANEL MEMORY mode You can define which panel settings are recalled when the PANEL MEMORY is used. Press and hold the SET button for a few sec- onds. • The display changes to the following. Select the mode. NORMAL: The sounds and volume balance, and CON- DUCTOR status are stored.

  • Page 67: Part Iii Performance Pads

    Part III Performance Pads Playing phrases During your performance, you can insert a short recorded phrase or effect sounds by pressing a pad but- ton. A different group of phrases is recorded in each bank. Press the BANK button. BANK Select the desired bank from the display.

  • Page 68: Copying Phrases

    Part III AUTO SETTING When this button is set to on, the bank automati- cally changes according to the automatic setting functions in the ONE TOUCH PLAY, the MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER and the MUSIC STYLIST. When it is set to off, the bank does not automati- cally change according to these functions.
  • Page 69 Part III SEQ TO PAD COPY Record a phrase in the SEQUENCER, or load data from a disk. • After this procedure, please do not change the song number. • For details about SEQUENCER operation, refer to page 73. • For information about loading data, refer to pages 120, 133.

  • Page 70: Compile

    Part III Compile You can assign desired phrases from different banks in “Compile Bank” 1 and 2. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it PROGRAM MENUS • The display looks similar to the following. Select PERFORMANCE PADS. • The display looks similar to the following. Select COMPILE SET.

  • Page 71: Record A Phrase

    Part III Record a phrase “User Bank” A, B and C are reserved for storing your original phrases. • You can also copy phrases which are recorded in the SEQUENCER. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it • The display looks similar to the following. Select PERFORMANCE PADS.
  • Page 72 Part III PLAY SETTING Select a playback mode. On the PAD RECORDING display, press the PLAY SETTING button. • The display looks similar to the following. ∧ ∨ Use the START buttons to select a playback mode. SYNCHRO: During a rhythm performance, the phrase playback begins in time with the measure.

  • Page 73: Part Iv Sequencer

    Part IV Sequencer Outline of the Sequencer A sequencer records your performance in a similar way to a tape recorder. This instrument’s SEQUENCER allows you to record up to 10 performances in a variety of ways. You may want to record your entire performance in one go (especially if you are using AUTO PLAY CHORD to provide the accompaniment), or to build up a complex arrangement with several different parts playing together, like an orchestral score.
  • Page 74 Part IV SEQUENCER menu The configuration of the SEQUENCER setting display is as follows. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it PROGRAM MENUS • The display looks similar to the following. Select SEQUENCER. • The display looks similar to the following. (KN2600) ∧...
  • Page 75 Part IV Summary of the SEQUENCER menu items RECORD & EDIT These functions are recording and editing operations used for creating a new perfor- mance. REALTIME RECORD (page 78) Record each part of your performance just as you play it on the keyboard. PUNCH RECORD (page 84) Correct a selected portion of your recorded performance.

  • Page 76: Sequencer Parts

    Part IV Sequencer parts The following summary explains what is stored in each SEQUENCER part. Part name [name on display] RIGHT1 [RT1] Recording the perform- RIGHT2 [RT2] ance of each part LEFT [LFT] (REALTIME/STEP) PART1 [P 1] –PART9 [P 9] PART11 [P 11] –PART16 [P16] DRUMS [DRM]...

  • Page 77: Easy Record

    Part IV Easy Record Suppose you are playing the Keyboard and you wish to record and play back your performance to hear how it sounds. You can bypass the set-up procedures of the full-scale sequencer and begin recording quickly and easily. •...

  • Page 78: Realtime Record

    Part IV Realtime Record With REALTIME RECORD, your performance is recorded with the timing exactly as you played it on the keyboard. Use this mode to record your performance in up to 16 tracks and create your own orchestra or band.
  • Page 79 Part IV Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM to adjust the recording tempo. • The tempo is shown on the display as • If you wish to record the tempo setting and tempo changes, store them in the control (CTL) part, or use the step record to store them in the rhythm (RHY) part.
  • Page 80 Part IV CYCLE RECORD This mode allows you to have specified record- ing measures continuously repeated. Thus you can record measures by adding notes during any cycle. On the REALTIME RECORD display, specify “REC” for a track number you are going to record, and “PLAY”...

  • Page 81: Sequencer Play

    Part IV Sequencer Play Play back your recorded performance. Press the SEQUENCER PLAY button to turn it on. SEQUENCER PLAY EASY REC • The display looks similar to the following. After pressing the SONG button, use the ∧ ∨ SONG buttons to select a song num- ber for playback.
  • Page 82 Part IV CYCLE PLAY You can have specified measures played back repeatedly. On the SEQUENCER PLAY display, specify “PLAY” for track numbers you wish to have played back. Press the CYCLE button. • The display looks similar to the following. ∧...

  • Page 83: Naming

    Part IV Naming Here is the way to assign a name to your recorded song. On the SEQ MENU display use the SONG ∧ ∨ SELECT buttons to select a song. Press the NAMING button. • The display looks similar to the following. Panel Write You can change the panel status which is in effect at the beginning of the song.

  • Page 84: Song Select

    Part IV Song Select You can select a desired song from the list of recorded songs. On the SEQ MENU display, select RECORD & EDIT. On the RECORD & EDIT display, select SONG SELECT. • The display looks similar to the following. Punch Record If you make a playing error during REALTIME RECORD or would like to change the recording for some other reason, you can use the punch recording feature to correct a selected portion of the performance...
  • Page 85 Part IV During playback, press the PUNCH IN button at the point you want to begin recording. • Recording begins as soon as the PUNCH IN button is pressed. Begin playing at this point. • The REC indication changes to the PUNCH indication.

  • Page 86: Step Record

    Part IV Step Record STEP RECORD is simply a method of making a tune by storing the sounds note-by-note on the display. Instead of playing the keyboard directly as in the REALTIME RECORD mode, you can take your time to input each single note.
  • Page 87 Part IV • Any panel setting changes—for example changes in the sound selection, button oper- ation, wheel operation, etc.—are recorded at the cursor position. • When a wheel or dial is operated, the input value is indicated on the display. Confirm that this is the correct value and press the YES button to record the value or the NO button to cancel it.
  • Page 88 Part IV Store a chord progression Store the chord progression for the AUTO PLAY CHORD in the track for the CHORD part. Then, when the AUTO PLAY CHORD is used during playback, even if you do not specify the chords with your left hand, the chords change automatically.
  • Page 89 Part IV <Measure 3> (1) While playing an Am chord, press the one time. (2) While playing an F chord, press the time. <Measure 4> (1) While playing a D7 chord, press the time. (2) While playing a G7 chord, press the time.
  • Page 90 Part IV Store a rhythm progression Changes in the rhythm selection and tempo, as well as the intro, fill-ins and the ending, can be stored by measures with the step recording method. On the SEQ MENU display, use the SONG ∨...

  • Page 91: Track Assign

    Part IV Track Assign Each SEQUENCER part is already assigned to a track number. However, you can use the TRACK ASSIGN function to assign parts to tracks as you wish. On the SEQ MENU display, use the SONG ∧ ∨ SELECT buttons to select the song number.

  • Page 92: Quantize

    Part IV Quantize The QUANTIZE function can correct the timing of your performance after it has been recorded. If the rhythm is slightly out of sync or inexact, it will automatically be corrected to the specified quantize level. On the SEQ MENU display, select RECORD &...

  • Page 93: Song Clear

    Part IV Song Clear Erase the recorded contents of all tracks. On tne SEQ MENU display, select RECORD & EDIT. On the RECORD & EDIT display, selct SONG CLEAR. • The display looks similar to the following. ∧ Use the SONG No./ALL specify the number of the song to erase.

  • Page 94: Note Edit

    Part IV Note Edit You can edit performance (NOTE) data on a piano roll display. This differs from the normal STEP RECORD edit procedure, and is a convenient way to check the data for each note. • Data other than NOTE data cannot be corrected or recorded. To correct or record other types of data, use the STEP RECORD display.

  • Page 95: Drum Edit

    Part IV CYCLE PLAY You can aurally check the data you are editing by accessing the CYCLE PLAY display from the NOTE EDIT display. • If you wish other tracks to be played back, they should be selected beforehand on the SEQUENCER PLAY display.
  • Page 96 Part IV Example: 10.2.48 indicates a point in measure 10, beat 2, point 48 (one point is 1/96 of a quarter note [ • is shown at the point where the END com- mand is stored. Select the data to edit (it changes to a long bar).

  • Page 97: Copy And Paste The Recorded Data

    Part IV Copy and paste the recorded data You can copy and paste specific portions of the recorded data. Select the function On the SEQ MENU display, use the SONG ∧ ∨ SELECT buttons to select the number of the song. Then select COPY & PASTE. •...
  • Page 98 Part IV TRACK MERGE Merge the recorded contents of two tracks (source tracks) and store the merged contents in a third track (destination track). • When the TRACK MERGE function is exe- cuted, the data is erased from the two source tracks.
  • Page 99 Part IV MEASURE ERASE Erase the recorded contents of specific mea- sures. You can also specify which type of data is to be erased. • Note that only the contents of the measures are erased, not the measures themselves; the length of the performance remains the same.
  • Page 100 Part IV MEASURE INSERT Insert specified measures at a specified point. • The length of the performance accordingly increases by the number of inserted mea- sures. Specify the measures you wish to copy from the source track. • On the FROM side, specify the settings with the corresponding buttons.

  • Page 101: Changing The Note Position Etc. Of The Recorded Data

    Part IV Changing the note position etc. of the recorded data You can change the note pitch and position etc. of recorded data. Select the function On the SEQ MENU display, use the SONG ∨ buttons to select the number of the song.
  • Page 102 Part IV VELOCITY CHANGE Modify the recorded velocity in specific mea- sures of specific tracks. ∧ ∨ Use the TRACK buttons to select the track you wish to edit. • You cannot select the track for the CONTROL, RHYTHM or CHORD part. •...

  • Page 103: Sd Audio Synchro (Kn2600)

    Part IV ADVANCE/DELAY Speed up or delay the sound production of spec- ified performance data. ∧ ∨ Use the TRACK buttons to select the track you wish to edit. • You cannot select the track for the CONTROL, RHYTHM or CHORD part. •...

  • Page 104: Part V Composer

    Part V Composer Outline of the Composer The COMPOSER enables you to create your own accompaniment patterns. A pattern is comprised of 8 parts: DRUMS 1, 2, BASS and ACCOMP1–5 parts. These parts would form the backing of a song. Rhythm components which can be stored Different INTRO 1, 2, VARIATION 1 to 4, FILL IN 1, 2 patterns can be created for each MEMORY...
  • Page 105 Part V COMPOSER menu Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it • The display looks similar to the following. Select COMPOSER. • The display looks similar to the following. Summary of the COMPOSER menu items RECORDING MEMORY-A Create a memory in the MEMORY A bank. RECORDING MEMORY-B Create a memory in the MEMORY B bank.

  • Page 106: Simple Recording Method

    Part V Simple recording method With EASY COMPOSER you can easily create a unique rhythm pattern by selecting a different style for each part of the rhythm. On the COMPOSER MENU display, select EASY COMPOSER. • The display looks similar to the following. ∧...
  • Page 107 Part V • To assign a name to each VARIATION, press the VARI button and select a number. On the RECORD MEMORY display, press the OK button. • The display looks similar to the following. Press the CLEAR THE ENTIRE PATTERN button.

  • Page 108: Recording Procedure

    Part V Recording procedure In the START RECORDING area on the dis- play, select the rhythm part you want to record first. BAS: BASS AC1–5: ACCOMP 1–5 DR1, 2: DRUMS 1, 2 • The metronome sound starts and the display looks similar to the following.

  • Page 109: Chord Modify Change

    Part V KEY IN CHORD MODIFY <PAGE 2/2> (except for INTRO, ENDING, DRUMS): ∧ Use the GROUP and TYPE to select the type of pattern progression. • This setting is for the sound that is going to be recorded from this time. Use the buttons below the display to switch to a different recording part, and proceed to record each part in turn.

  • Page 110: Part Setting

    Part V Part Setting You can make detailed settings for each part. On the REALTIME RECORDING display, press the PART SETTING button. • The settings comprise 3 pages of the display. Use the PAGE buttons to switch pages. Use the PART L and M buttons to select a part.

  • Page 111: Playback

    Part V Playback In the RHYTHM GROUP section, press the MEMORY button. RHYTHM GROUP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD SIMPLE DANCE TRAD & BEAT CLUB WALTZ JAZZ & BALLROOM LATIN & SWING & SHOW WORLD MEMORY LOAD Step Record Use STEP RECORD to store the notes one-by-one on the display. This is a convenient way to store com- plicated patterns that are difficult to play.

  • Page 112: Measure Edit

    Part V ∧ ∨ Use the PHRS buttons to specify the actual length of the produced sound for the desired legato or staccato effect. TENU (tenuto): Sound is produced for 95% of the note length. NORM (normal): 80% STAC (staccato): 50% CUTT (cutting): Specify the pitch and velocity of the note by playing the keyboard.
  • Page 113 Part V MEASURE COPY Copy recorded data of specified measures to a specified point. • On the destination track, the new data replaces the current measure contents. Specify the measures you wish to copy from the source track (FROM). • On the FROM side, specify the settings with the corresponding buttons.
  • Page 114 Part V MEASURE DELETE Delete specified measures from all parts at once. • The length of the performance accordingly decreases by the number of deleted mea- sures. ∧ Use the FIRST MEASURE specify the first measure to delete. ∧ Use the LAST MEASURE specify the last measure to delete.

  • Page 115: Pattern Copy

    Part V Pattern Copy Use this function to copy a pattern from a rhythm or from SEQUENCER data. PATTERN COPY Copy a rhythm to the COMPOSER. • You can also copy a pattern from the MEMORY. On the COMPOSER MENU display, select PATTERN COPY.
  • Page 116 Part V SEQ TO COMPOSER COPY Data from the SEQUENCER can be copied to a COMPOSER memory. For example, you can use a rhythm pattern on a song disk as the auto- matic accompaniment for your own performance. Play back the song you wish to copy from SEQUENCER to confirm the tracks, the mea- sures and the time signature you wish to copy.

  • Page 117: Part Vi Disk Drive (Kn2400)

    Part VI Disk Drive (KN2400) Outline of the Disk Drive function The Disk Drive enables you to store recorded and stored data from this instrument’s memories on disks, as well as play commercial recorded disks on this instrument. Internal memory and Disk Drive The storable internal memory of this instrument as well as the backup time are limited.
  • Page 118 Part VI Using commercial song disks Not only disks recorded on this instrument, but also data from commercial song disks can be read on this instrument. • This instrument accepts the following file for- mats: TECHNICS File format Standard MIDI File format Loading Technics File format disks Using Technics file format disks allows you load new SOUND EDIT, rhythm &...

  • Page 119: Outline Of The Procedure

    Part VI Outline of the procedure Insert the disk into the Disk Drive slot. Push it all the way in until you hear a click. • On this instrument, if the normal display is active, it automatically changes to the DISK MENU display when a disk is inserted into the Disk Drive (initialized settings).

  • Page 120: Loading Data

    Part VI Loading data Recall (load) the data from the disk to this instrument’s memories. • Note that the load procedure causes any data which is currently stored in the relevant memories to be erased. LOAD Load data that saved to a disk into this instru- ment’s memory.
  • Page 121 Part VI SINGLE LOAD You can specify which data to load from a disk into a specific PANEL MEMORY, COMPOSER (MEMORY), SOUND MEMORY, MEMORY or SEQUENCER (when SONG SAVE was executed) memory. Use the PAGE buttons to access the PAGE 3/3 SINGLE LOAD display.

  • Page 122: Direct Play

    Part VI COMPOSER LOAD Load COMPOSER data only from a disk. In the RHYTHM GROUP section, press and hold the LOAD (MEMORY) button for a few seconds. RHYTHM GROUP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD SIMPLE DANCE TRAD & BEAT CLUB WALTZ JAZZ &...
  • Page 123 Part VI The display during playback <Example: SMF> Next song Fast forward Play/pause Stop Previous song • During playback, the buttons below the display are used for player functions such as fast for- ward, pause, etc. • During playback, if you press the MIXER but- ton you can change the settings for each part.

  • Page 124: Song Medley

    Part VI Song Medley Songs saved from the SEQUENCER to a disk (disk data) in the TECHNICS FORMAT can be played back in a medley. On the DISK MENU display, select SONG MEDLEY from the display. • The display looks similar to the following. Select the order of files in the medley.

  • Page 125: Saving Data

    Part VI Saving data The recorded data and panel settings of this instrument can be saved on a disk. Disks You can use 3.5 inch 2DD (720KB) or 2HD (1.44MB) disks. • How to distinguish the two disk types: No hole Hole •...
  • Page 126 Part VI TECHNICS FORMAT Use the buttons below the display to specify the file number you wish to save to. • The types of data that can be saved are shown in a frame on the right side of the display.
  • Page 127 Part VI <SEQUENCER SONG SAVE> specify single SEQUENCER to save to the disk. Use the PAGE buttons to access the 3/3 SEQUENCER SONG SAVE display. • The display looks similar to the following. Use the buttons below the display to select the song number you wish to save.

  • Page 128: Disk Management

    Part VI Use the 1 MEASURE SPACE buttons to select ON or OFF. A one-measure space is added to the beginning of the file. OFF: No space is added. • When there is various data other than perfor- mance data stored at the beginning of a file, the start of playback may be delayed.
  • Page 129 Part VI • Note that this procedure clears any data which is currently stored on the disk. Select the type of format (2DD or 2HD). • Be sure to select the type which is the same as your disk type. •...

  • Page 130: Set The Automatic Display When A Disk Is Inserted

    Part VI Set the automatic display when a disk is inserted When a disk is inserted in the Disk Drive, the display automatically changes to a disk-procedure display. Follow this procedure to customize the automatic display. PREFERENCES On the DISK MENU display, select PREFER- ENCES.

  • Page 131: Part Vii Sd Card (Kn2600)

    Part VII SD Card (KN2600) Outline of the SD card The data generated by this instrument can be stored and managed on an SD card in SMF or TECHNICS format. Structure of the SD card format SD-AUDIO Music (audio) data SD-SOUND SMF data PRIVATE...
  • Page 132 Part VII When you have finished setting the functions, press the SD button to turn it off. SD IN USE SD IN USE LOAD • This indicator lights when accessing to the SD card. To prevent data loss, do not eject the card or turn off the power while this indicator is lit.

  • Page 133: Loading Data

    Part VII Loading data Load the data from the SD card to this instrument’s memories. • Note that the load procedure causes any data which is currently stored in the relevant memories to be erased. SD LOAD Load data that saved to a card into this instru- ment’s memory.
  • Page 134 Part VII ALPHABET Load the file from an alphabetical list of all songs saved in TECHNICS format on the SD card. ∧ ∨ Use the buttons to change the alpha- betical letter or the display page. Use the L and M buttons to specify the song to be loaded.
  • Page 135 Part VII COMPOSER LOAD Load COMPOSER data only from a card. In the RHYTHM GROUP section, press and hold the LOAD (MEMORY) button for a few seconds. RHYTHM GROUP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD SIMPLE DANCE TRAD & BEAT CLUB WALTZ JAZZ &...

  • Page 136: Sd-Audio Play

    Part VII SD-Audio Play Play back audio data on the SD card saved by a PC, etc. Insert the SD card with the stored data to be played into the SD slot. (See page 131.) • Close the lid securely after inserting the card. Press the SD button to turn it on.

  • Page 137: Sd-Sound Play

    Part VII SD-Sound Play Play back SMF data saved on the SD card (SD-SOUND). • Lyrics of the SMF with LYRICS files can be also displayed. Insert the SD card with the stored data to be played into the SD slot. (See page 131.) •...

  • Page 138: Playlist

    Part VII Playlist The instrument handles the SD-AUDIO/SD-SOUND files in PLAYLIST units. The explanation of the PLAYLIST is as follows. PLAYLIST type There are two types of PLAYLIST. <DEFAULT PLAYLIST: (Total list)> A collection of all data saved in an SD card. If you delete a song from the default PLAYLIST, the song data itself will be deleted on the card.

  • Page 139: Sd Song Medley

    Part VII SD Song Medley Songs saved from the SEQUENCER to an SD card in the TECHNICS FORMAT can be played back in a melody. On the SD MENU display, select SD SONG MEDLEY. • The display looks similar to the following. Press the MODE button to select the type of medley list.

  • Page 140: Saving Data

    Part VII Saving Data The internal data of this instrument can be saved on the SD card. SAVE Insert an SD card for saving into the SD slot. (See page 131.) Press SD button to turn it on. On the SD MENU display, select SAVE. •...
  • Page 141 Part VII <SAVE OPTION> Specify the kind of data you wish to save to the SD card. To maximize effective use of SD card memory or to minimize the save time, select only the type of data you wish to save. Use the PAGE buttons to access the 2/3 dis- play.
  • Page 142 Part VII Use the FROM SONG buttons to select the SEQUENCER song number you wish to save. • The song name to save from is shown below the FROM SONG button. Use the PANEL HEADER buttons to specify ON or OFF. The sound and volume settings for each part are saved as data at the beginning of the file.

  • Page 143: Create An Album Of Your Favorite Songs

    Part VII Create an album of your favorite songs The FAVORITE SONGS display allows you to create an album of your favorite songs which are aligned in a desired order, making it easy to load your favorite song to play back immediately. FAVORITE SONGS Insert the SD card which contains the songs into the SD slot.

  • Page 144: Sd Card Management

    Part VII SD card management Various SD card management procedures, such as file delete, file copy, card format, and file rename are available from the SD TOOLS menu. SD TOOLS Insert the SD card to manage into the SD slot. Press the SD button to turn it on.

  • Page 145: Set The Priority Of Displays

    Part VII Set the priority of displays Specify the desired priority of displays when the LOAD button is pressed on the control panel. SD PREFERENCES On the SD MENU display, select SD PREF- ERENCES. • The display looks similar to the following. ∧...

  • Page 146: Part Viii Sound

    Part VIII Sound Outline of the Sound The SOUND mode is used for making fine adjustments to the functions related to sound, such as tone, and tuning. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it PROGRAM MENUS • The display looks similar to the following. Select SOUND.

  • Page 147: Part Setting

    Part VIII Part Setting Set the various sound attributes for each part. Selecting an attribute On the SOUND MENU display, select PART SETTING. ∧ Use the PART SELECT select the part. <PAGE 1> SOUND: ∧ ∨ Use the SOUND buttons to select a sound.
  • Page 148 Part VIII <PAGE 2> REVERB: ∧ ∨ Use the REVERB buttons to adjust the depth of the REVERB (0 to 127). DIGITAL EFFECT: Use the DIG. EFFECT ON/OFF buttons to set the DIGITAL EFFECT to on or off. <PAGE 3> EQ LOW: ∧...
  • Page 149 Part VIII <PAGE 4> FILTER RESONANCE: ∧ ∨ Use the RESO buttons to adjust the amount of resonance (0 to 127). ATTACK TIME: ∧ ∨ Use the ATT buttons to specify the attack time (0 to 127). DECAY TIME: ∧ ∨...

  • Page 150: Mixer

    Part VIII Mixer Use the MIXER display to visually adjust the major settings of each part. Use this display to make broad, general changes to the settings. On the SOUND MENU display, select MIXER. • The MIXER display consists of 5 pages. Use the PAGE buttons to switch among the pages.
  • Page 151 Part VIII EQUALIZER LOW: Sound quality correction in the low range. Select EQUALIZER LOW FC; use the buttons below the display to set the standard fre- quency. Select EQUALIZER LOW GAIN; use the buttons below the display to set the ratio of change.

  • Page 152: Master Tuning

    Part VIII Master Tuning This setting is used to fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This is convenient when the Keyboard is played with other instruments or with a recorded performance. On the SOUND MENU display, select MASTER TUNING. •...

  • Page 153: Sound Load Option

    Part VIII ORIGINAL tuning Each instrument of each sound has its own origi- nal tuning data. This setting affects the tuning curve that spans the entire keyboard. So, for example, the acoustic piano-type sounds dupli- cate those of a real piano, in that the high notes are tuned slightly higher and the low notes slightly lower.

  • Page 154: Apc Reverb Setting

    Part VIII APC Reverb Setting Although an appropriate REVERB is applied for the automatic accompaniment parts depending on the rhythms by default, you can adjust the REVERB level for each part. On the SOUND MENU display, select APC REVERB SETTING. •...

  • Page 155: Part Ix Reverb & Effect

    Part IX Reverb & Effect Outline of the Reverb & Effect In the REVERB & EFFECT mode, you can make detailed settings related to this instrument’s effects. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it PROGRAM MENUS • The display looks similar to the following. Select REVERB &...

  • Page 156: Tone Control

    Part IX Tone Control Settings for the entire instrument’s final output sound quality. On the REVERB & EFFECT display, select TONE CONTROL. • The display looks similar to the following. ∧ ∨ Use the BASS buttons to adjust the ∧ low range and the TREBLE for the high range.

  • Page 157: Part X Sound Edit

    Part X Sound Edit Outline of the Sound Edit SOUND EDIT enables you to create your own new sound by altering one of the this instrument’s preset sounds. Your new sound can be stored in one of the sound memory locations. SOUND EDIT has two methods of use.

  • Page 158: Easy Edit

    Part X • When DRUM KIT sounds are selected and the SOUND EDIT is activated, the setting display looks different from that for other sounds, but the basic operation is the same. (To specify the percussion instrument you wish to edit, ∧...

  • Page 159: Tone Edit

    Part X Tone Edit Modify the separate tones which comprise the sound. About tones A sound may be made up of at most four tones. 1st tone 2nd tone SOUND 3rd tone 4th tone TONE SELECT On the SOUND EDIT menu, select TONE. •...
  • Page 160 Part X PEDAL: The sound is produced only while the SUS- TAIN button is on. CHORD: The sound is emphasized when chords are played (like the cutting sound of a guitar, for example). TONE COPY You can copy the tone of a particular sound to a specified tone in the sound you are editing.
  • Page 161 Part X VELOCITY LAYER Adjust these settings to regulate the tone output relative to the velocity. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 3/4 display. • The display looks similar to the following. Use the buttons to the left of the display to select a tone (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th).

  • Page 162: Pitch Edit

    Part X Pitch Edit Adjust the settings related to the pitch of the sound. KEY SHIFT & DETUNE On the SOUND EDIT menu display, select PITCH. • The display looks similar to the following. Use the buttons to the left of the display to select a tone (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th).

  • Page 163: Filter Edit

    Part X PITCH ENVELOPE TOUCH & KEY FOLLOW Specify how the pitch envelope changes in rela- tion to note pitch. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 4/4 display. Use the buttons to left of the display to select a tone.
  • Page 164 Part X ∧ ∨ Use the CUTOFF buttons to set the frequency range which is cut by the filter. ∧ Use the RESONANCE specify the resonance value (dB). • Resonance is effect which adds character to the sound by emphasizing the harmonic com- ponents of frequencies close to the cut-off frequency.

  • Page 165: Amplitude Edit

    Part X FILTER ENVELOPE TOUCH & KEY FOLLOW Specify how the filter envelope (curve) changes relative to touch or note pitch. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 4/4 display. • The display looks similar to the following. Use the buttons to the left of the display to select a tone.
  • Page 166 Part X ENVELOPE Specify how the volume changes over time, from the time the key is played to the time the sound dies out. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 2/3 display. • The display looks similar to the following. Use the buttons to the left of the display to select a tone.

  • Page 167: Lfo Edit

    Part X LFO Edit LFO can be applied to the pitch, amplitude, filter and/or pan to produce a cyclic modulation of the sound. • Twelve LFO groups can be used. On the SOUND EDIT MENU display, select LFO. • The display looks similar to the following. Use the PAGE buttons to select the respective characteristics.

  • Page 168: Effect Edit

    Part X Effect Edit These are settings related to the various effects applied to your edited sound. EFFECT On the SOUND EDIT menu display, select EFFECT. • The display looks similar to the following. Use the CHORUS ON/OFF buttons set CHO- RUS to on or off.

  • Page 169: Controller Edit

    Part X Controller Edit Specify how operation of the controllers, such as the wheels, etc., affects the sound. CONTROLLER On the SOUND EDIT menu display, select CONTROLLER. • The display looks similar to the following. Use the buttons to the left of the display to select a controller.
  • Page 170 Part X Use the buttons below the display to assign a name. • Set the character input position with the POSI- TION buttons, select the characters with the alphanumeric buttons assignment. • Switch from upper to lower case letters with the ABC, abc button.

  • Page 171: Part Xi Control

    Part XI Control Outline of Control functions Various settings related to the operation of this instrument are adjusted with the CONTROL functions. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it PROGRAM MENUS • The display looks similar to the following. Select CONTROL.

  • Page 172: Overall Touch Sensitivity

    Part XI Overall Touch Sensitivity This instrument features INITIAL TOUCH (the volume, for example, changes depending on how hard the keyboard is played). On the CONTROL MENU display, select OVERALL TOUCH SENSITIVITY. • The display looks similar to the following. ∧...
  • Page 173 Part XI PANEL MEMORY 1 to 8: The specified PANEL MEMORY number is turned on. P. MEM INC.+DEC.: Press the switch to increment the PANEL MEMORY number selection by one; release the switch to return to the previous number. START/STOP: START/STOP button on/off FILL IN 1: FILL IN 1 button on...

  • Page 174: Part Xii Customize

    Part XII Customize Outline of Customize functions Many of this instrument’s settings can be customized for maximum playing convenience and ease. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it • The display looks similar to the following. Select CUSTOMIZE. • The display looks similar to the following. (KN2400) Select a function.

  • Page 175: Display Time Out

    Part XII Display Time Out Numerous message displays and setting displays conveniently guide you through the operation steps of this instrument. Once you become familiar with the operation of your instrument, however, you may wish to shorten or even suspend the display time of the message displays. On the CUSTOMIZE display, select DISPLAY TIME OUT.

  • Page 176: Data Protection

    Part XII Data Protection Data which you don’t want to change but which is normally overwritten during disk load, song change, or the automatic setting functions, etc. can be protected from accidental overwriting. In the CUSTOMIZE MENU display, select DATA PROTECTION. •...

  • Page 177: Part Xii Midi

    Part XIII MIDI What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is the international standard for digital communication of elec- tronic musical instrument data. This means that any equipment which has a MIDI terminal—such as elec- tronic musical instruments and personal computers—can easily exchange digital data with other MIDI equipment without resorting to complicated conversions or connections.

  • Page 178: Midi Channels

    Part XIII MIDI channels Many different kinds of performance data are sent using just one MIDI cable. This is possible because MIDI signals are sent and received through 16 different “basic channels” (numbered 1 to 16). In order for the exchange of data to take place, the channels on the transmission side must match the channels on the receiving side.

  • Page 179: Outline Of Midi Functions

    Part XIII Outline of MIDI functions Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it • The display looks similar to the following. Select MIDI. • The display looks similar to the following. Summary of the MIDI menu items PART SETTING (page 180) Set the MIDI CHANNEL, OCTAVE and LOCAL CONTROL settings for each part.

  • Page 180: Part Setting

    Part XIII Part Setting Follow this procedure to set the functions which can be set for each part: MIDI CHANNELs, the OCTAVE data to NOTE data during transmission, and LOCAL CONTROL (whether or not the sound generator of this instrument is active during transmission). On the MIDI MENU display, select PART SETTING.

  • Page 181: Control Messages

    Part XIII Control Messages Enable or disable the exchange of various control data. On the MIDI MENU display, select CONTROL MESSAGES. • The display looks similar to the following. • The CONTROL MESSAGES display consists of 3 pages. Use the PAGE buttons to switch between pages.

  • Page 182: Common Setting

    Part XIII Common Setting Set the functions which are common to all parts. On the MIDI MENU display, select COMMON SETTING. • The display looks similar to the following. Use L and M buttons to select the item. NOTE ONLY: Of the performance data, specify whether or not only note data is exchanged.

  • Page 183: Mode Setting

    Part XIII Mode Setting Initialize the settings for when the NX SOUND or GM LEVEL 2 mode is ON. On the MIDI MENU display, select MODE SETTING. • The display looks similar to the following. Input/output Setting Make the settings which determine how various performance data is treated during data transmission and reception.

  • Page 184: Midi Presets

    Part XIII DRUM PATTERN OUTPUT ON: Data from the DRUMS part is transmitted. OFF: Data from the DRUMS part is not trans- mitted. AUTO PLAY CHORD OUTPUT ON: The data for the ACCOMP and BASS parts is transmitted. OFF: The data for the above parts is not trans- mitted.

  • Page 185: Computer Connection

    Part XIII Storing user settings After you change the MIDI settings, you can store your customized settings in USER. Adjust the various MIDI settings. Go to PAGE 4/4 of the MIDI PRESETS dis- play. • The display looks similar to the following. Use the WITH SPLIT POINT? button to spec- ify whether or not to also store the keyboard split point (YES/NO).

  • Page 186: Initialize

    Initialize This Keyboard has many settable functions and storable memories. However, you can return the settings and memory to the factory-preset status. INITIAL Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it PROGRAM MENUS • The display changes to the following. Select CONTROL.

  • Page 187: About The Performance Data

    About the performance data CURRENT PANEL settings PANEL MEMORY SEQUENCER PERFOR- COMPOSER (MEMORY contents) MANCE PERFORMANCE PADS (USER memories) SOUND MEMORY EFFECT MEMORY BACKUP MIDI (USER for the MIDI PRESETS) & FAVORITES • The BACK UP data will not be erased even with the passage of time. •...

  • Page 188: Terminals

    Terminals Back panel terminals MIDI This terminal allows connection to a personal computer with a USB cable (commercially avail- able type AB cable). Used with the applications on the included CD- ROM, you can record this instrument’s audio sound or manage the instrument data with your •...

  • Page 189: Symptoms Which Appear To Be Signs Of Trouble

    Symptoms which appear to be signs of trouble The following changes in performance may occur in the Technics Keyboard but do not indicate trouble. Phenomenon The buttons, keys, etc. malfunction. No sound is produced when the keys are pressed. Only percussive instrument sounds are produced when the keyboard is played.
  • Page 190 Phenomenon Storage is not possible. Setting the time signature is not possible. The playback timing of the rhythm pattern is dif- ferent from the timing with which it was recorded. The Disk Drive produces a noise during recording or playback. When the procedure to load from a disk/SD card is per-formed, the contents of the keyboard mem- ory are erased.

  • Page 191: Error Messages

    Error messages Contents The data on the disk that you are using is for a different product. An error has occurred while the disk was loading. Please try again! There is no disk in the Disk Drive. The file that you tried to load is empty. An error has occurred while the disk was saving.
  • Page 192 Contents AUTO PUNCH recording has been unsuccessful because SEQUENCER operation was interrupted before the PUNCH OUT measure was reached. The song that you have tried to load exceeds this instrument’s available memory and cannot be loaded. The selected song memory has been cleared.

  • Page 193: Index

    Index ADVANCED ....... . . 53 AMPLITUDE ....... 165 APC CONTROL (MIDI) .
  • Page 194 MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER ....62 MUTE........30 NOTE EDIT .

  • Page 195: Specifications

    MUSIC STYLIST ONE TOUCH PLAY TECHNI-CHORD PANEL MEMORY SEQUENCER COMPOSER DISK SX-KN2400 61 KEYS (WITH INITIAL TOUCH) 64 NOTES 1024 SOUNDS (990 SOUNDS +2 ORGAN DRAWBARS + 32 DRUM KITS) PIANO, GUITAR & HARPSI, STRINGS & VOCAL, BRASS, MALLET & ORCH PERC, ORGAN & ACCORDION, SAX &...
  • Page 196 NET WEIGHT ACCESSORIES • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • The SD logo is a trademark. QQTG0692 SX-KN2400 — PART SETTING, MIXER, MASTER TUNING, KEY SCALING, TECHNI-CHORD, SOUND LOAD OPTION, APC REVERB SETTING, SOUND ARRANGER EASY EDIT, TONE, PITCH, FILTER, AMPLITUDE, LFO, EFFECT,...
  • Page 197 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished...
  • Page 198 MEMO QQTG0692...
  • Page 199 MEMO QQTG0692...
  • Page 200 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ QQTG0692 ENGLISH Se0203S0...

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