Page 1 Fax: +44 (0) 131-665-0473 Important Notice: In order to obtain warranty service on your MK-6 unit, the serial number sticker must be intact and you must have a sales receipt or other proof of purchase. If there is no serial number sticker on the MK-6, please contact E-MU Systems at once.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Exploring the Master Arpeggiator ............24 Multi-Channel Arpeggiator ..............26 Time to Save? ..................28 Basic Operations ..............29 Power Switch ...................29 Volume Control ..................29 Channel +/- Buttons ................29 Data Entry Control .................29 Cursor Buttons ..................30 Pitch & Mod Wheels ................30 ii E-MU Systems...
Page 3 Beats Channel ..................46 Trigger Channel .................. 46 Beats Controllers ..................49 Beat Velocity Group 1-4 ..............49 Beat Xpose Group 1-4 ................. 49 Beat Busy ..................... 49 Beat Variation ..................50 Beat Variation ..................50 MK-6 Operation Manual iii...
Page 4 Send MIDI System Exclusive Data ...............66 Editing a User Arpeggiator Pattern ............67 Pattern Step Number ................67 Key ......................67 Key Offset ....................68 Tie ......................68 Rest ......................68 Skip ......................68 End .......................68 Velocity ....................69 Duration ....................69 Repeat ......................69 User Pattern Name ..................70 Multichannel Arpeggiating................70 iv E-MU Systems...
Page 5 FXA Parameters: Decay/HF Damping FxB -> FxA ........90 FXA Send Amounts ................. 90 Master FXB Algorithm ................90 B Effect Types ..................91 FXB Parameters: Feedback/LFO Rate Delay Time ........91 FXB Send Amounts ................. 91 MK-6 Operation Manual v...
Page 6 Using the Modulation Processors ............113 More Examples ..................115 Dynamic Filters ..................117 What is a Filter? ..................118 Parametric Filters ..................121 The Z-Plane Filter ..................122 Signal Flow ....................123 MIDI Channels & Real-time Controls ............124 Bank Select Commands ................126 Stereo Mix Outputs ..................127 vi E-MU Systems...
Page 7 Non-Transpose Mode ................145 Solo Mode ..................... 145 Assign Group ..................146 Glide ..................... 147 Z-Plane Filters ..................148 MK-6 Filter Types .................. 148 Filter Types ..................148 Filter Parameters ................150 Filter Envelope ..................151 Defining the Filter Envelope ............. 152 Auxiliary Envelope ................
Page 8 Distortion ....................186 Save/Copy Menu ..............187 Saving a Preset ..................187 Copying Information.................188 Copy Preset ...................188 Copy Layer ....................188 Copy PatchCords ..................189 Copy Preset PatchCords ................190 Copy Arpeggiator Settings ..............190 Copy Arpeggiator Pattern ..............191 Copy Preset Bank ..................191 viii E-MU Systems...
Page 9 Riff Listing....................217 Instrument Listing ..................221 Keyboard Velocity Curves................230 Master Velocity Curves ................233 PatchCord Amount Chart ................. 235 E-MU Expansion Sound Sets..............236 Installing Sound SIMMs................238 MIDI......................240 Received Channel Commands ............. 247 Technical Speciﬁcations................248 Warranty ....................
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Page 11: Introduction
1024 Presets & more MK-6 contains 512 user presets and 640 factory ROM presets, but it can be expanded with literally thousands of ROM presets. (ROM presets are automatically added when sound SIMMs are installed. As an example, a 32 MB SIMM may contain up to 1024 ROM presets.) MK-6’s Sound Navigator makes it...
Page 12 Beats Mode is a whole new way to create dynamic, original music. With Beats, you trigger, latch and unlatch synced loops and grooves from the sixteen trigger keys. Simply select a bts: preset and go. Then use MK-6’s perfomance controls to alter and mutate the rhythm or the sound itself.
Page 13: Important Safety Instructions
ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed technician. User The MK-6 should be kept clean and dust free. Periodically wipe the unit with a clean, dry, lint free cloth. Do not use solvents or cleaners. Maintenance There are no user lubrication or adjustment requirements.
Page 14 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by enclosure that may be of E-MU or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when sufﬁcient magnitude to moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Page 15 • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move MK-6 to one side or the other of the television or radio. • Move MK-6 farther away from the television or radio.
Page 16: Safety Instructions - German
Ändern Sie den mitgelieferten Stecker nicht. Sollte er nicht in die Steckdose passen, soll die einwandfreie Installation durch einen qualiﬁ- zierten Techniker erfolgen. Unterhaltsin- MK-6 (Modell Nummer 9727) soll sauber und staubfrei gehalten werden. Das Gerät mit einem sauberen und säurefreien Tuch periodisch struktionen abreiben. Keine Lösungs- oder Reinigungsmittel anwenden.
Page 17 Anwender auf wichtige schaltetem MK-6 sorgfältig überwacht werden. Gebrauchs- und Service- MK-6 nicht in der Nähe von Wasser in Betrieb nehmen -- z.B. in der Vorschriften in den beilieg- Nähe von Badewannen, Waschschüsseln, auf nassen Gestellen oder am enden Drucksachen.
Page 18: Safety Instructions - French
Instructions Le MK-6 (Model 9727) doit être maintenu propre et sans poussière. Nettoyez-le périodiquement à l’aide d’un chiffon propre et non- pelucheux. N’utilisez pas de solvants, ou d’autres produits de nettoyage.
Page 19 éclaboussure ou fuite. notice accompagnant Le MK-6 doit être placé de façon à ce que sa position n’interfére pas l’appareil. avec sa propre ventilation. Le MK-6 doit être placé loin de sources de chaleur telles que des radia- teurs, cheminées, fours, ou groupies en chaleur.
Page 20 • Tournez l’antenne de la télé ou de la radio jusqu’à ce que les inter- férences disparaissent. • Déplacez le MK-6 d’un côté ou de l’autre de la télé ou de la radio. • Eloignez le MK-6 de la télé ou de la radio.
Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity
Test information is contained in a report by Atlas Compliance and Engineering, Inc. Dated July 5, 2001 Report No.: 0126EMUx17_103 Under 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC In accordance with EN 60950 with amendments A1, A2, A3, A4, A11 This Declaration is made July 5, 2001 MK-6 Operation Manual 11...
Page 22 Safety Instructions - French 12 E-MU Systems...
Page 23: Setup
Setup This section thoroughly describes how to set up your new MK-6 for use. Setup includes unpacking instructions, how to hook up the unit to your sound system and, most importantly, how to turn the thing on and off. Unpacking Carefully remove MK-6 from the packaging material.
Page 24: Connection Instructions
100V-250V, 50-60Hz. MIDI Output The MK-6 can control other MIDI instruments by connecting a MIDI cable between the MIDI out of MK-6 and the MIDI Input of the other instrument.     Outputs The Right Main output In order to reproduce MK-6’s wide dynamic range and frequency response,...
Page 25: Performance Setup
Mixer Footswitch Foot Pedal MIDI In/MIDI Out MK-6 can be connected to a computer/sequencer via the MIDI In and MIDI Out ports. MK-6 to playback complex multitimbral sequences. FootPedal Wiring Audio Outputs Two pairs of programmable stereo outputs (Main and Sub 1) are provided.
Page 26: Studio Setup
MIDI Thru transmits an exact copy of the messages received at the MIDI In jack. It does NOT send keyboard or controller information generated from MK-6 (Use the MIDI Out port to send MK-6 data to another instrument.) Audio Outputs The Sub 1 output jacks are stereo jacks.
Page 27 You can use the Sub 1 jacks as send/returns in order to further process selected MK-6 presets without using the effects bus on the mixing board. In a pinch, the effect returns can be used to sum additional instruments into the main outputs.
Page 28 Setup Studio Setup 18 E-MU Systems...
Page 29: Instant Gratification
This section presents step-by-step instructions for the most fundamental operations to get you up and running as quickly as possible. Playing Demo MK-6 has several factory demonstration sequences that let you hear what this incredible machine can do. The actual number of demo sequences Sequences depends on which ROM sounds sets are installed.
Page 30: Auditioning Presets
Be sure to check out the Pitch Wheel, controller knobs and Mod Wheel. Selecting and Quick The ﬁrst thing you’ll do with the MK-6 is select and play the factory provided presets. MK-6 comes standard with 8 banks containing 128 presets Editing Presets each.
Page 31 The bank numbers reset to 0 at the start of each ROM card you have installed. So with the “”MROM1” ROM installed, the USER banks will go from 0-3, then start over from 0-3 for the MK-6 ROM banks.
Page 32: Exploring Beats Mode
The four buttons labeled A-D, E-H, I-L, M-P allow the four controller knobs to control sixteen functions. Exploring Beats MK-6 contains a 16-track play-only sequencer that is optimized for live performance and groove creation. MK-6 contains dozens of special 16-part Mode Beats Riffs.
Page 33: Beats Mode
See pages 88 & 98. The Audition button can be used to turn the Beat off. (If you try to use it to turn Beats on while on channel 2, the Riff on channel 2 will play.) MK-6 Operation Manual 23...
Page 34: Exploring The Master Arpeggiator
Instant Gratiﬁcation Exploring the Master Arpeggiator Exploring the Master MK-6’s multi-channel Pattern Generator/Arpeggiator is one of the greatest features ever put in a synth. Let’s explore the Master Arpeggiator. Arpeggiator To Arpeggiate a Single Preset: Select a preset. Note that the factory presets all have preﬁxes which describe the type of sound.
Page 35 Try the various patterns. There are 200 permanent factory patterns and See the Arpeggiator 100 user locations to store the patterns you create. Each pattern can Chapter for detailed information have up to 32 notes. on creating Patterns. MK-6 Operation Manual 25...
Page 36: Multi-Channel Arpeggiator
Instant Gratiﬁcation Multi-Channel Arpeggiator Multi-Channel MK-6 is totally amazing in its ability to run up to 16 arpeggiators at once! Even two or three patterns at once can create very complex sequences and Arpeggiator dynamic landscapes of sound. Here’s one way to access this ultra-powerful feature. There is one arpeg- giator for each MIDI channel.
Page 37 There’s lots more to the arpeggiators. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the arpeggiator chapter beginning on page 43. MK-6 Operation Manual 27...
Page 38: Time To Save
    Press the Multi button (located directly under the Data Entry Control). Multisetups save your entire MK-6 setup. Find out more Rotate the data entry control until you get to the menu shown below. on page 84.
Page 39: Basic Operations
U ER bas : I n t e r f e r ence The MK-6 front panel contains an LCD screen, 38 buttons, and 4 real-time controller knobs. Functions are grouped logically and the controls are arranged for ease of use.
Page 40: Cursor Buttons
Global menu (page 84). The right “Mod Wheel” is programmed to add vibrato in most of the factory presets. Like all the controllers in MK-6, the Mod Wheel can be programmed to control any synthesizer parameter. See PatchCords on page 102 and page 157 for more information.
Page 41: Arp/Beats Button
The Save/Copy button is used to save changes to a preset, copy data between presets, randomize presets and to move other types of data. Selected groups of parameters, such as PatchCord settings, can be copied between Presets and/or between Layers using this menu. The menu is MK-6 Operation Manual 31...
Page 42: Preset Edit Button
Edit (page 79) can be enabled to use the knobs for editing in the Preset Edit Controller menu. Knobs Quick Edit - Real-time control of internal synthesizer parameters and “Quick Editing” the initial settings of the real-time controllers Programmable Knobs - Real-time control of MIDI continuous controllers on external synthesizers. 32 E-MU Systems...
Page 43: Knob Functions
Knob Functions Quick Edit mode The Real-time controller knobs provide direct control of the MK-6’s synthe- sizer parameters when the Controller Function Select is set to Quick Edit. There is an LED next to each of the control knobs which illuminates to indicate that the knob setting has been changed from the value programmed in the preset (“Knobs Preset Quick Edit”...
Page 44: Screen View Buttons
16 channels. This is particularly useful when playing back a MIDI sequence. The volume and pan settings for all 16 channels are saved with the Multi- setup (page 41). VOLUMES Chan: 01 Vol: 127 34 E-MU Systems...
Page 45: Demo Mode
Demo Mode Pressing the Main and Mix buttons simultaneously calls up the Demo Sequence page. MK-6 has several factory demonstration sequences that let you hear what this incredible machine can do. The actual number of demo sequences depends on which ROM sounds sets are installed.
Page 46: Command Functions
Pressing a jump button instantly takes you to the ﬁrst screen in the selected category. Pressing the button again takes you to the second screen in the category and so on. Repeated pressing will rotate you back to the ﬁrst screen in the category. 36 E-MU Systems...
Page 47: Main Screen
Using the screen above as an example, the superscripted number 2 in the second line of the display identiﬁes the current bank number. • Select banks independently of the of the preset number by locating the cursor on the Bank ﬁeld and turning the data entry control. MK-6 Operation Manual 37...
Page 48: Channel Volume
Press the Main button to display the Preset Select screen. Press either cursor key until the cursor is underneath the volume value. Rotate the data entry control to select a volume level. The Channel Volume range is 000-127. 38 E-MU Systems...
Page 49: Channel Pan
Preset Category ﬁeld and select “arp:” using the data entry control. Press the right cursor button to move it to the Preset Name ﬁeld. Play notes or chords on the keyboard. Change presets as desired to audition the various patterns and presets. MK-6 Operation Manual 39...
Page 50: Sound Navigator
The Name Field changes to show the ﬁrst instrument in each category. Move the cursor back to the instrument name to choose other instruments in the selected category. INSTRUMENT ROM:MROM1 wal: Raverotic 40 E-MU Systems...
Page 51: Multisetups
MIDI channels. It also overwrites the Controllers, Global, Arp, and MIDI menu parameters (with the exceptions noted above). If you make changes to any of these menus, MK-6 will retain the changes, even if power is turned off. They are of course, overwritten when you restore a Multisetup.
Page 52: Multisetup Name
Press either cursor button to move the cursor to the bottom line of the screen. Now, use the data entry control to select the destination location. The Enter LED will be ﬂashing. Press the Enter button to save the Multisetup. 42 E-MU Systems...
Page 53: Arp/Beats Menu
16 trigger keys to bring speciﬁc Parts in and out. This is Macro-Music! MK-6 can also run up to 16 simultaneously synced arpeggiators, each with a different preset sound. The arpeggiators can either play one of 7 chord arpeggios or can be set to play a pattern, which is a stored sequence of notes.
Page 54: Beats
Arp/Beats Menu Beats Beats MK-6 contains a 16-track play-only sequencer that is optimized for live performance and groove creation. MK-6 contains dozens of special 16-part Beats Riffs created by some of the best producers in the business. Beats Riffs are normally used in conjunction with a “bts:” preset containing the appro- priate percussion mapping, but any preset can be selected and used.
Page 55 If Mute is set to 1-bar, continues running. the Part mutes for 1 bar then un-mutes. • Trig Hold When this key is held, all other Trigger Keys behave as if they were in Latch mode. MK-6 Operation Manual 45...
Page 56: Beats Mode
• 01-16 ..Selects the MIDI channel on which Trigger Keys will be active. • Basic ..Sets the Trigger Keys to the MIDI channel displayed on the Main Screen. 46 E-MU Systems...
Page 57 Also notice that the Audition LED comes on when Beats begin playing. Beats are simply multitrack Audition Riffs. You can use the Audition button to turn Beats on and off. Try out a few different bts: presets. MK-6 Operation Manual 47...
Page 58 See pages 88 & 98. The Audition button can be used to turn the Beat off. (If you try to use it to turn Beats on while on channel 2, the Riff on channel 2 will play.) 48 E-MU Systems...
Page 59: Beats Controllers
This destination determines which parts are enabled. Beat Busy will accept The Mod 1 controller either positive or negative values. knob is assigned to Beats Busy. • Positive values Add parts to whatever parts are triggered • Negative values Remove parts that are triggered. MK-6 Operation Manual 49...
Page 60: Beat Variation
Beat Variation varies which Parts are brought in and out using the Beat The Mod 2 controller Busy control. Increasing this control mixes up the order in which Parts are knob is assigned to Beats brought in and out, thus providing even more permutations to the Beat. Variation. 50 E-MU Systems...
Page 61: Beats Keys Layout
Trig Key Part continues pressed before to end of measure the last beat then stops. Measure 1 Measure 2 Trig Key Part begins at pressed next measure and here plays entire measure Measure 1 Measure 2 MK-6 Operation Manual 51...
Page 62: Beats Keys Offset
Velocity Scaling percentage using the Data Entry Control. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the Parts you wish to adjust. Press the Enter/Home button or use the cursor keys to move the cursor back to the screen heading. 52 E-MU Systems...
Page 63: Beats Part Transpose
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the Parts you wish to adjust. Press the Enter/Home button or use the cursor keys to move the cursor back to the screen heading. Original Transposed Part Kick Crowd MK-6 Operation Manual 53...
Page 64: Beats Part Group
Select the desired Riff using the Data Entry Control. (Beats Riffs are identiﬁed by the bts: preﬁx.) If there is more than one ROM in MK-6 you can select Riffs from either ROM set. Move the cursor under the ROM ID and select using the Data Entry Control.
Page 65: Riff Tempo
Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the lower line of the display. Select “use riff controllers” or “ignore riff controllers” using the Data Entry Control. Press the Enter/Home button or use the cursor keys to move the cursor back to the screen heading. MK-6 Operation Manual 55...
Page 66: Midi Song Start
Arp/Riff This parameter selects whether or not the Arpeggiator and/or Riff (Beats) note data is sent to the MIDI out port. This feature lets you use MK-6 as an MIDI Out arpeggiator or sequencer for your other MIDI instruments. It also lets you record the arpeggios and Riffs into a MIDI sequencer.
Page 67: Arpeggiators
Arpeggiators An arpeggiator moves a pattern of notes sequentially over a range of the keyboard. MK-6 has the unique ability to play a different arpeggiator on each MIDI channel! Arpeggiator settings can be deﬁned as part of the preset (using the Arp parameters in the Preset Edit menu), or globally in the Arpeggiator menu.
Page 68: Arp Controllers
Press the Arp menu button lighting the LED. The Arpeggiator menu screen displays the menu page most recently selected since powering up MK-6. The cursor appears below the ﬁrst character of the screen heading on line one. Use the right cursor button to advance the cursor to the ﬁrst ﬁeld in the bottom line of the screen.
Page 69: Status
The cycle is then repeated. • Random Held notes arpeggiate continuously in a random fashion. • Pattern Held notes play the selected pattern (see “Pattern” on page 60 for details). MK-6 Operation Manual 59...
Page 70: Note Value
This ﬁeld lets you choose the pattern used when the arpeggiator Mode is set to “Pattern.” There are 200 factory programmed patterns and you can create an additional 100 user deﬁnable patterns (see “Editing a User Arpeg- giator Pattern” on page 67). MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Pattern Pattern Name 60 E-MU Systems...
Page 71: Velocity
“Duration” on page 64. next note occurs. Refer to the following illustration. Selected Note Value (8th notes, 16th notes, etc.) Gate Time key-on 100% time key-on time key-on time MK-6 Operation Manual 61...
Page 72: Extension Count
For example, suppose you played C2 with an Interval of 7 (a Major 5th), Up mode, and an Extension Count of 2. The arpeggio alternates between C2 and G2. The Extension Interval values range from 1 through 16. MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Extension Interval 62 E-MU Systems...
Page 73: Sync
You can play the preset normally as long as you don’t hold the notes longer than the Pre-Delay. If you do, the arpeggiator starts in. When used in conjunction with multiple arpeggiators, Pre-Delay allows you to offset the time between the different patterns. MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Pre-Delay MK-6 Operation Manual 63...
Page 74: Duration
Pre-Delay if on). On the next pass through the Duration period, the extension continues where it left off. Post-Delay increases the number of possible variations in the beat and allows the recycle loop to be set to an exact measure of time. MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Post-Delay 64 E-MU Systems...
Page 75: Recycle
With Latch mode On, any notes you play remain on until you press them again. Latched notes can also be halted by turning Latch off in this screen, or by turning off the Arpeggiator for the channel in the main screen. MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Latch MK-6 Operation Manual 65...
Page 76: Send Midi System Exclusive Data
Send MIDI Transmits the Arpeggiator Patterns via the MIDI out port as MIDI System Exclusive data to another MK-6 or to a computer/sequencer for backup. System Using the cursor key and the data entry control, select the MIDI data you Exclusive Data want to transmit.
Page 77: Editing A User Arpeggiator Pattern
Arp/Beats Menu Send MIDI System Exclusive Data Editing a User MK-6 lets you create and edit your own arpeggiator patterns. Using the Edit User Pattern menu, you can create up to 100 user patterns and each pattern Arpeggiator Pattern can be up to 32 steps in length.
Page 78: Key Offset
You’ll be happy to know that the velocity, duration and repeat parameters are remembered if you decide to put the step back later. This command signals the end of the pattern. Any steps programmed after the step containing the End command are ignored. 68 E-MU Systems...
Page 79: Velocity
Deﬁne the Key Offset, Velocity, Duration and Repeat values. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have setup the desired number of steps in the pattern. Set the Key Offset to “End” on the last step in the pattern. MK-6 Operation Manual 69...
Page 80: User Pattern Name
Presets with the arpeggiator assigned will play when they receive note-on data from the keyboard or external MIDI source. Arpeggiating Please refer to the instructions on page 26 to learn one way to perform using multiple arpeggiators. 70 E-MU Systems...
Page 81: Controllers Menu
Press the Controllers button, lighting the LED. The Controllers Menu screen displays the menu page most recently selected since powering up MK-6. The cursor appears below the ﬁrst character of the screen heading on line one. To select a new screen: Press the Home/Enter button or press the Cursor button repeatedly until the cursor is below the screen title heading.
Page 82: Realtime Control Functions
Controllers Menu Keyboard Transpose Realtime This section describes how set up the Realtime Controllers on MK-6. Realtime Controllers are performance controls such as the controller knobs, Control velocity & pressure sensitive keyboard, and the trigger buttons. Functions Keyboard Transpose This option allows you to offset the transposition of the keyboard in semitone intervals.
Page 83: Keyboard Velocity Curve
Curve individual playing style. This curve adjusts the output of the MK-6 keyboard before it is sent to the MIDI output port and to the Master Velocity Curve described on page 85.
Page 84: Channel Aftertouch On/Off
CHANNEL AFTERTOUCH Footswitch Function The footswitch jack on MK-6’s rear panel can be programmed to perform a variety of functions. The footswitch jack is designed to accept a momentary footswitches which shorts the tip and ground. MK-6 senses either normally-on or normally-off switches on power-up.
Page 85: Foot Pedal Function
Foot Pedal Function Foot Pedal Function The foot pedal jack on MK-6’s rear panel can be programmed to perform a variety of functions. The foot pedal input can sense either 0-5 volts on the ring of a stereo jack or a foot pedal with the potentiometer wired as shown at left.
Page 86: Trigger Buttons
Turn the data entry control to select the “TRIGGERS BUTTONS FUNCTION” screen. Move the cursor to the lower line and select “Play Note Events”. Press the Command Functions “Triggers” button so that its LED illuminates. Play the Trigger buttons. 76 E-MU Systems...
Page 87: Preset Select Buttons
Save the Multisetup if you want to save these settings. See page 42. To Use the Preset Select Buttons: From the main preset selection screen, press the Preset Select button. Its LED will illuminate. Press any of the 16 buttons to select a new preset. MK-6 Operation Manual 77...
Page 88: Preset Select Send Buttons
Save the Multisetup if you want to save these settings. See page 42. To Send an External Program Change: From the main preset selection screen, press the Preset Select button. Its LED will illuminate. Press one of the 16 buttons to send the program change. 78 E-MU Systems...
Page 89: Knob Preset Quick-Edit
E: 73 F: 75 G: 85 H: 72 “Front Panel Knob Functions” on page 209. REALTIME CONTROLLER # I: 78 J: 77 K: 27 L: 28 REALTIME CONTROLLER # M: 01 N: 03 O: 82 P: 83 MK-6 Operation Manual 79...
Page 90: Midi Footswitch Assign
Preset Edit menu. The rear panel footswitch 1 is connected to footswitch controller 1 in this screen. Pressing the footswitch transmits on the MIDI controller number programmed here. Footswitches 2 & 3 route incoming MIDI footswitch data to the PatchCord section of MK-6. FOOTSWITCH CONTROLLER # 1: 64...
Page 91: Tempo Controller
Pitch Wheel can be assigned to both the up and down parameters to vary the tempo up and down from a single controller. If any other controller is assigned to both the up and down parameters, MK-6 redeﬁnes the center of the controller’s range as zero (so it acts like a pitch wheel).
Page 92: Base Tempo
Controllers Menu Base Tempo Base Tempo MK-6 contains an internal Master Clock which runs the arpeggiators, synchronizes the LFOs when in tempo-based mode, controls the times of tempo-based envelopes, and can be used as a modulation source in the PatchCords section.
Page 93: Global Menu
To enable the Global menu: Press the Global button, lighting the LED. The Global Menu screen displays the menu page most recently selected since powering up MK-6. The cursor appears below the ﬁrst character of the screen heading on line one.
Page 94: Deﬁning Global Parameters
The transpose range is ± 24 semitones. Tune Master Tune adjusts the ﬁne tuning of all presets so that you can tune MK-6 to other instruments. The master tuning range is ± 1 semitone in 1/64th semitone increments (1.56 cents). A master tune setting of “+00” indicates that MK-6 is perfectly tuned to concert pitch (A=440 Hz).
Page 95: Master Velocity Curve
Deﬁning Global Parameters Master Velocity Incoming velocity data or internal keyboard velocity can be altered by one of thirteen velocity curves. These curves are designed to adapt MK-6 to a Curve external MIDI controller. You can select one of thirteen global velocity curves or to leave the data unaltered (linear).
Page 96: Mix Output
The Mix Output function is also useful when sequencing since it lets you route speciﬁc MIDI channels to speciﬁc Sub outputs (on the back panel) where there they can be processed with EQ or other outboard effects. 86 E-MU Systems...
Page 97 Send 2 can be routed to the effects processors or to rear panel submix jacks. When a plug is inserted into a Submix jack, the dry portion of the Send is disconnected from the effects processor and is routed directly to the Submix output jacks. MK-6 Operation Manual 87...
Page 98: Master Effects
FX MULTIMODE CONTROL preset on channel 1 If you are in Omni or Poly modes this parameter is disabled and the message in parentheses explains that MK-6 is currently in Omni mode. FX MULTIMODE CONTROL (using Omni mode) 88 E-MU Systems...
Page 99: Master Fxa Algorithm
DelayVerb 1 Perfect Room DelayVerb 2 Tiled Room DelayVerb 3 Hard Plate DelayVerb 4 Pan Warm Hall DelayVerb 5 Pan Spacious Hall DelayVerb 6 Bright Hall DelayVerb 7 Bright Hall Pan DelayVerb 8 Bright Plate DelayVerb 9 MK-6 Operation Manual 89...
Page 100: Fxa Parameters: Decay/Hf Damping Fxb -> Fxa
See “Master Effects” on page 178 for detailed information. FXA SEND AMOUNTS 1:100% 2: 50% 3: 10% 4: 0% Master FXB This parameter selects the type of effect used for the “B” effect. The following effect types are available. Algorithm MASTER FXB ALGORITHM Chorus 1 90 E-MU Systems...
Page 101: B Effect Types
LFORATE DELAY FXB Send Amounts These parameters set the effects amounts for each of the four stereo effects busses. See the Effects chapter for detailed information. FXB SEND AMOUNTS 1:100% 2: 50% 3: 10% 4: 0% MK-6 Operation Manual 91...
Page 102: Miscellaneous Parameters
The angle is adjustable from Angle +7 to -8. Positive values will make the display easier to read when viewed from above. Negative values make the display easier to read from below. VIEWING ANGLE 92 E-MU Systems...
Page 103: Midi Menu
MIDI Menu Most of the parameters in MK-6 that relate to MIDI are contained within this menu. You can merge MIDI data, change the continuous controller assignments, turn program changes off or on, and lots more. MIDI menu settings are saved with the current Multimap.
Page 104: Keyboard Outputs Midi
This option enables or disables the transmission of MIDI clock from the MIDI out port. When MK-6 is running on its own internal clock (page 82) it transmits 24 MIDI clocks per quarter note. When MK-6 is slaved to an external MIDI clock, it mirrors the incoming clock data.
Page 105: Receive Program Change
Mode (using Omni mode) Receive Program Use this function to instruct MK-6 to utilize or ignore incoming MIDI preset changes or Bank Select commands for each channel. Use the cursor Change buttons to select the channel number ﬁeld, then use the data entry control to select a channel number.
Page 106: Midi Sysex Id
This page deﬁnes the MIDI system exclusive (SysEx) device ID number. The SysEx ID lets an external programming unit to distinguish between multiple MK-6 units connected to the same preset editor. In this case each unit must have a unique SysEx ID number.
Page 107: Midi Sysex Packet Delay
Send MIDI System This command transmits MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) data to the MIDI Out port of MK-6. The MIDI data can be sent to a computer, sequencer or to Exclusive Data another MK-6. When transferring data between two MK-6’s be sure both units have the same SysEx ID number! Using the cursor key and the data entry control, select the type of MIDI data you want to transmit.
Page 108: Midi Mode
MIDI Menu MIDI Mode The Enter LED will be ﬂashing. Press the Enter button to conﬁrm the operation. To receive MIDI data, simply send the MIDI data into MK-6 from another MK-6 or from a computer/sequencer. SEND MIDI SYSEX DATA...
Page 109: Programming Basics
Your initial involvement with MK-6 will most likely be using the existing presets and selecting MIDI channels. While the factory presets are very good, there are some things you will probably want to change eventually, perhaps the LFO speed, the ﬁlter frequency or the attack time.
Page 110: Modulation
Turning the volume control back and forth on your home stereo is an example of Amplitude Modulation. MK-6 is designed so that each of the variable parameters, such as the volume, has an initial setting which is changed by a modulation source.
Page 111: Modulation Sources
The following is a list of the modulation sources used in MK-6. Keyboard Key Which key is pressed.
Page 112: Random Sources
This source is designed to be used for cross- fading and cross-switching layers, although you may ﬁnd other uses. Modulation When setting up modulation with the MK-6, you deﬁne a modulation source and a modulation destination. Then, you connect the source to the PatchCords destination using “PatchCords.”...
Page 113: Envelope Generators
Decay 2, it simply waits there for you to release the key. When you release the key, the envelope continues into the Release 1 and Release 2 stages, stopping at the end of the Release 2 stage. MK-6’s envelope gener- ators provide great ﬂexibility for programming both complex and simple envelopes.
Page 114: Tempo-Based Envelopes
Attack 1 stage and repeats the ﬁrst four stages. It continues to loop through these four stages until the key is released where it immediately jumps to the Release 1 stage. 104 E-MU Systems...
Page 115: Low Frequency Oscillators (Lfos)
Programming Basics Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) A Low Frequency Oscillator or LFO is simply a wave which repeats at a slow rate. The MK-6 has two multi-wave LFOs for each channel. The LFO Frequency waveforms are shown in the following illustration.
Page 116: Clock Modulation
LFO will be mildly or radically altered.     The tempo of the master clock is set in the Global menu. Triggered LFO LFO Wave Clock LFO Trigger causes the LFO to reset each time the clock waveform goes low. 106 E-MU Systems...
Page 117 (such as pitch) to create complex patterns. (Hint: Adjust the PatchCord Amounts.) Eighth Note Quarter Note Adding these two clocks together in equal amounts produces a stairstep waveform. 16th Note Note Quarter Note Adding multiple clocks with unequal amounts produces complex repeating patterns. MK-6 Operation Manual 107...
Page 118: Modulation Destinations
LFOs, envelope generators and modulation wheels output continuously changing values. The possible modulation routings are completely ﬂexible as shown in the diagram above. Multiple sources can control the same destination, or a single source can control multiple destinations. 108 E-MU Systems...
Page 119: Modulation Processors
1. Lag 1 has a longer lag time than Lag 0. Processor Absolute Value This function inverts negative input values and outputs only positive values. This device is also called a full wave rectiﬁer. Absolute Value MK-6 Operation Manual 109...
Page 120 Lag in destination. The summing amp is located before where you want to control a the lag processor as shown in the following illustration. combination of modulation signals with a single patchcord. Sum Node Lag 0 Lag 0 sum 110 E-MU Systems...
Page 121: Preset Modulation Processors
This processor generates a positive or negative going slope whenever the ﬁrst key is depressed on the MIDI channel. Preset Ramp Preset Ramp Negative Rate Positive Rate 1st Note time Played original value original 1st Note time value Played MK-6 Operation Manual 111...
Page 122 Large values produce fast ramps and small values produce slow ramps. Multiple inputs can be connected to the ramp rate (just like all the other destinations in MK-6). The patch below shows an application for the Preset Ramp which generates an adjustable decay envelope ONLY on the ﬁrst note played to bring in the...
Page 123: Using The Modulation Processors
If the input PatchCord amount were a negative value however, the action of the velocity would be reversed and velocities less than 64 would raise the pitch and velocities equal or greater than 64 would play the original pitch. MK-6 Operation Manual 113...
Page 124 Setting the DC value to a positive value would bring the velocity switch point down. The PatchCord screens for this patch are shown below. PATCHCORD Vel+- -> Switch +100 PATCHCORD -> Switch -021 PATCHCORD Switch -> Pitch +022 114 E-MU Systems...
Page 125: More Examples
ﬁlter cutoff. Normal pink noise is low pass ﬁltered audio frequency noise with a 3 dB/octave slope to give equal energy per octave. MK-6 pink noise is actually more like very low frequency ﬁltered noise, but it is perfect for use as a random control source.
Page 126 You can start to see some of the possibilities (and there are many). Whenever you ﬁnd yourself wishing for some esoteric type of control, take a minute to think and see if there is a way to achieve the desired result using the modulation processors. 116 E-MU Systems...
Page 127: Dynamic Filters
Programming Basics Dynamic Filters Dynamic The block diagram of the MK-6’s signal path is shown below. Filters Z-Plane Instrument Filter Freq. To understand how a ﬁlter works, we need to understand what makes up a sound wave. A sine wave is the simplest form of sound wave. Any waveform, except a sine wave, can be analyzed as a mix of sine waves at speciﬁc frequencies and amplitudes.
Page 128: What Is A Filter
160 360 720 1440 2880 Frequency A ﬁlter that lets only the high frequencies pass is called a high-pass ﬁlter as illustrated in the following diagram. Initial Frequency Filter Output High Pass Filter 160 360 720 1440 2880 Frequency 118 E-MU Systems...
Page 129 “picked out” of the sound and ampliﬁed as the resonant peak sweeps over them. Bells and gongs are real world examples of sounds which have a high Q. Low Q Med Q High Q Frequency MK-6 Operation Manual 119...
Page 130 ﬁlters. Parametric equalizers are usually either two-pole or three-pole ﬁlters. In terms of vintage synthesizers, Moog and ARP synthesizers used 4-pole ﬁlters, Oberheim and E-mu synthesizers were famous for their 2-pole ﬁlter sound. 6-pole...
Page 131: Parametric Filters
15,000 20,000 Linear Frequency - Hertz Many natural instruments have complex resonances which are based on their soundboard or tube size. The resonance shown above would be impos- sible to create using a normal synthesizer ﬁlter. MK-6 Operation Manual 121...
Page 132: The Z-Plane Filter
You simply select and use the ﬁlters in a manner similar to choosing an instrument. Because there are so many types of instruments and ﬁlters to choose from, the number of possible permutations is staggering. 122 E-MU Systems...
Page 133: Signal Flow
ﬁlter frequency can be modulated by any source. The Q parameter can be modulated only at note-on time. There are 50 types of ﬁlters available. See “MK-6 Filter Types” on page 148 for a complete list of the ﬁlters.
Page 134: Midi Channels & Real-Time Controls
Suppose you wanted to send the four data knobs on another keyboard via MIDI to MK-6. MK-6 can handle up to 16 MIDI controllers (A-P) of your choosing. “MIDI A-P” are simply names for the internal connections that link external MIDI continuous controllers to the PatchCord section of MK- 6.
Page 135 The four controller knobs can be assigned to the 16 controllers A-P. The front panel knob and incoming MIDI controller messages assigned to that letter, both control the same parameter that you select in the PatchCord screen. MK-6 Operation Manual 125...
Page 136: Bank Select Commands
    MK-6 remembers the MSB and the LSB that were last sent (or last changed When you press the from the front panel). For example, if you have already set the Bank MSB to...
Page 137: Stereo Mix Outputs
This feature allows you to get the most out of two effects since you can have eight different mixes. For more information, refer to the diagram on the following page or, See “Mix Output” on page 86. MK-6 Operation Manual 127...
Page 138 The Mix Output screen in the Global menu assigns each MIDI channel to a Send (1-4) or to “Preset”. The Mix Output screen in the Preset Edit menu is ONLY used if the Global Mix Output is set to “Preset”. Otherwise the Preset Edit menu Mix Output settings are ignored. 128 E-MU Systems...
Page 139: Preset Edit Menu
Press the Preset Edit button, lighting the LED. The Preset Edit Menu screen MIDI preset changes on the displays the menu page most recently selected since powering up MK-6. The cursor appears below the ﬁrst character of the screen heading on line selected channel are ignored.
Page 140: Preset Name
PRESET NAME syn: VOSIM-Voc Four Layer MK-6 provides a 4 layer instrument structure. Each layer is a complete synthesizer voice with 50 ﬁlter types, over 64 modulation sources, more Architecture than 64 modulation destinations and 24 patchcords to connect everything together.
Page 141: Selecting Layers
NOT equal, the value of Layer 1 will be displayed with ﬂashing characters. If you move the data entry control all values will be equal to this new value and the parameter value will no longer ﬂash. MK-6 Operation Manual 131...
Page 142: Deﬁning Layer Parameters
Move the cursor to the instrument name to select instruments in the selected category. INSTRUMENT ROM: MROM1 0078 bas : Booty Q 2 1. Choose Category 2. Scroll through Instruments Selecting Categories of Instruments using Sound Navigator. 132 E-MU Systems...
Page 143: Defining Key Range
Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Switch Layer 4 With a High Fade value of zero (as in layer 3 of the diagram), the layer simply switches off at the high key. MK-6 Operation Manual 133...
Page 144 ﬁeld n the display. KEY: FADE HIGH FADE KEY: LO FADE HIGH FADE KEY: LO FADE HIGH FADE If two layers do overlap, both will play as shown in the next example. 134 E-MU Systems...
Page 145: Defining The Velocity Crossfade Range
Set the velocity range of the layer by deﬁning the high and low velocity values. Values range from 0 (off) to 127 (hardest). VEL: LO FADE HIGH FADE MK-6 Operation Manual 135...
Page 146 You may want to adjust the fade in and fade out points to achieve a natural sounding crossfade. These parameters vary depending on the sounds. Increasing Velocity Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 1 Layer 2 VEL: LO FADE HIGH FADE VEL: LO FADE HIGH FADE 136 E-MU Systems...
Page 147: Defining The Real-Time Crossfade Range
RT: LO FADE HIGH FADE RT: LO FADE HIGH FADE Select a preset. Press the Preset Edit button to access the Preset Edit menu. Go to the Instrument page and select instruments for Layers 1 and 2. MK-6 Operation Manual 137...
Page 148 To set up a four layer Cross-Switch, simply assign each of the four layers to a different Real-time Crossfade range, then assign XfdRnd to RTXfade in the PatchCords for each layer. Realtime Control Value Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 Switch Switch Switch 138 E-MU Systems...
Page 149 Press Home/Enter and use the data entry control to advance to the PatchCord page. Select Layer 1. Select XfdRnd as the modulation source and RTXfade as the desti- nation. Set the Cord Amount to +100. Repeat step 6 for the remaining three layers. MK-6 Operation Manual 139...
Page 150: Transposing The Instrument
C. Use this parameter to transpose different layers apart by semitone intervals. For example, by transposing one layer by +7 semitones, it will track other layers at a perfect ﬁfth interval. The range of transposition is -36 to +36 semitones. TRANSPOSE +36 semitones 140 E-MU Systems...
Page 151: Tuning
Pan value in the Preset Select screen to 64L and set this Pan value to 63R, the actual pan amount would be 0 as these two pan parameters are relative to each other. MK-6 Operation Manual 141...
Page 152: Volume Envelope
Tempo-Based Envelopes = Initial Setting = Increase Master Tempo = Decrease Master Tempo Tempo-based envelope rates change according to the Master Tempo rate. 142 E-MU Systems...
Page 153: Defining The Volume Envelope
Sustain Level level time Down Released On the Volume Envelope, levels can only be set to positive values. The value range is from 0 to +100. MK-6 Operation Manual 143...
Page 154: Chorusing The Layer
Delay values below zero are Tempo-based values, meaning the time is based on the Master Tempo setting. Note values are displayed by adjusting the Delay Time value below zero. The sound will be delayed by the selected note value based on the master clock. 144 E-MU Systems...
Page 155: Non-Transpose Mode
Synth (last): Similar to Melody (last) but this mode has key-up action. When you release the currently sounding solo key while holding other keys down, the highest held solo key sounds in a Legato fashion. MK-6 Operation Manual 145...
Page 156: Assign Group
Four bins of 2 channels each. Notes are played polyphonically with dynamic channel assignment using no more than 2 channels each. Mono A-I: Nine monophonic channels. Any layers assigned to the same letter interrupt each other without affecting other layers. 146 E-MU Systems...
Page 157: Glide
Adjust the Cord Amount for the desired range. Disconnect the MIDI controller from whatever else it was connected to before you started mucking about. The Glide button turns Glide on/off and the knob controls the rate. MK-6 Operation Manual 147...
Page 158: Z-Plane Filters
2 to 12 order. Higher order ﬁlters have more sections and can produce more complex formants. MK-6 can produce 128 ﬁlters of up to 6th order or 64 ﬁlters of 12th order complexity. Therefore, if you decided to use all 12th order ﬁlters, MK-6 would be limited to 64 voices.
Page 159 Aah-Uuh vowel with no Q. Raise Q for throaty vocals. DeepBouche French vowels! “Ou-Est” vowel at low Q. PhazeShift1 Recreates a comb ﬁlter effect typical of phase shifters. Frequency moves position of notches. Q varies the depth of the notches. MK-6 Operation Manual 149...
Page 160: Filter Parameters
Preset Edit Menu MK-6 Filter Types Filter Name Order Type Description PhazeShift2 Comb ﬁlter with slightly different notch frequency moving the frequency of notches. Q varies the depth of the notches. FreakShifta Phasey movement. Try major 6 interval and maximum Q.
Page 161: Filter Envelope
(1 & 2). For more information see page 104. To Turn on Envelope Repeat: Move the cursor until it is underneath the Mode ﬁeld as shown below. FILTER ENVELOPE Mode: time-based Turn the data entry control clockwise. The lower line changes to: MK-6 Operation Manual 151...
Page 162: Defining The Filter Envelope
The Auxiliary Envelope is a supplementary general purpose envelope that can be routed to any real-time control destination in the PatchCords. It is identical to the ﬁlter envelope generator. See “Filter Envelope” on page 151 for full details. 152 E-MU Systems...
Page 163: Low Frequency Oscillators (Lfos)
Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) Low Frequency A Low Frequency Oscillator or LFO, is simply a wave that repeats at a slow speed. MK-6 has two LFOs per layer identiﬁed on the display as LFO1 and Oscillators (LFOs) LFO2. An LFO can be routed to any real-time control destination using a PatchCord.
Page 164: Sync
LFO Synced to 1/4 Note Clock controller. Rate The Rate ﬁeld determines the LFO speed in absolute frequency rate values or tempo-based note values. All values equal to or greater than zero specify absolute frequency values from 0.08 Hz to 18.14 Hz. 154 E-MU Systems...
Page 165: 32Nd Note
1/2t quarter note dotted 8th note 1/8d quarter note triplet 1/4t 8th note dotted 16th note 1/16d 8th note triplet 1/8t 16th note 1/16 dotted 32nd note 1/32d 16th note triplet 1/16t 32nd Note 1/32 MK-6 Operation Manual 155...
Page 166: Delay
LFO. The Variation value range is from 0 through 100. _ _ _ _ Variation is disabled when a Tempo-Based LFO is selected. LFO variation changes the rate of each note to create an “ensemble” effect. 156 E-MU Systems...
Page 167: Patchcords
(negative amounts invert the signal). In addition, the PatchCord amounts themselves can be controlled by any modulation source. MK-6 provides 24 patches for each layer. There are three permanently connected control routings: volume envelope to ampliﬁer, pitch wheel to pitch and key to pitch. All other connections must be made using the PatchCords.
Page 168: Modulator Polarity
+3 dB and you patched Vel < to AmpVol, the volume would be at +3 dB only when maximum key velocity were applied. Lower key velocities would scale back the volume. In general, < modulation is the proper choice when modulating Volume. 158 E-MU Systems...
Page 169 Preset Edit Menu PatchCords Here is a list of all layer modulation sources and destinations in MK-6. Modulation Sources: Modulation Destinations Key (+, +) KeySust (Key Sustain) Velocity (+, +, <) FinePtch (Fine Pitch) RlsVel (Release Velocity) Pitch Gate Glide...
Page 170: Pitchbend Range
Move the cursor until it is underneath the FX Send Routing ﬁeld and change the Send (1-4) using the data entry control. Locate the MIX OUTPUT screen in the Global menu. Set the MIDI channel you are using to “use preset”. 160 E-MU Systems...
Page 171: Common Preset Parameters
Parameters Preset Effects MK-6 has two stereo effects processors. When playing presets one at a time, the two processors can be programmed as part of the preset. The diagram below shows how the effects are integrated into the signal path using a parallel effects send/return model, similar to a mixing console.
Page 172: Edit Menu
GLOBAL MENU The Mix Output setting in the Global Menu determines if the Preset’s Mix Output routing will be used. This allows the Sends to be programmed by either MIDI Channel or by Preset, whichever you prefer. 162 E-MU Systems...
Page 173: Fxa Algorithm
DelayVerb 1 Perfect Room DelayVerb 2 Tiled Room DelayVerb 3 Hard Plate DelayVerb 4 Pan Warm Hall DelayVerb 5 Pan Spacious Hall DelayVerb 6 Bright Hall DelayVerb 7 Bright Hall Pan DelayVerb 8 Bright Plate DelayVerb 9 MK-6 Operation Manual 163...
Page 174: Fxa Parameters
Dual Tap 1/4 Chorus 5 Symphonic Vibrato Doubling Ensemble Distortion 1 Slapback Delay Distortion 2 Flange 1 Delay Stereo Distorted Flange Flange 2 Delay Stereo 2 Distorted Chorus Flange 3 Panning Delay Distorted Double Flange 4 Delay Chorus 164 E-MU Systems...
Page 175: Fxb Parameters
2) Set FXB Send 1 to 0%. 3) Set FX Cord #1 to FXA Send 1 at -100. 4) Set FX Cord #2 to FXB Send 1 at +100. Increasing the controller amount will crossfade from FXA to FXB. MK-6 Operation Manual 165...
Page 176 Preset Lag Amount Footswitch 3 Preset Lag Rate Flip-Flop Footswitch 3 Preset Ramp Rate Arp Resolution Arp Extension Arp Velocity Arp Gate Arp Interval Beats Velocity, Group 1-4 Beats Transpose (Xps), Group 1-4 Beats Busy Beats Variation 166 E-MU Systems...
Page 177: Initial Controller Amount
ﬁrst selected. The front panel Control Knobs can be thought of as front Amount panel MIDI controllers because in the MK-6, they are treated just as if they originated from an external MIDI device. Refer to the following diagram.
Page 178: Keyboard Tuning
Preset Edit Menu Keyboard Tuning Keyboard Tuning In addition to the standard equally divided octave tuning, MK-6 contains twelve factory programmed tunings and 12 user-deﬁnable tunings. The Keyboard Tuning parameter selects which tuning is used by the current preset. The User Tuning tables are deﬁned in the Global menu.
Page 179 BAD!     MK-6 allows you to modulate between keys by providing you 12 user MK-6 implements the tuning tables. Tuning tables can be changed as you play using a program...
Page 180: Preset Links
• By adjusting the Velocity for the link, you can bring in the link by playing hard. • Transposing the Link can radically change the sound. • The delay parameter lets you create surprise effects, echoes or cascades of sound as you continue to hold the keys. 170 E-MU Systems...
Page 181: Preset Tempo Offset
O O O O The Riffs themselves cannot be modiﬁed. Listening to the Riffs is a quick way to learn the sounds in MK-6. If a preset has hidden tricks or controllers, these will be AUDITION SELECTION shown off in the Riff.
Page 182 Preset Edit Menu Play Solo Layers 172 E-MU Systems...
Page 183: Effects
Effects Effects MK-6 has two stereo effects processors. When playing presets one at a time, the two processors can be programmed as part of the preset. When the Overview MIDI Mode is set to “multi,” the MK-6 uses a global effects assignment (Master Effects).
Page 184 The Mix Output function is also useful when sequencing since it lets you route speciﬁc MIDI channels to speciﬁc Sub outputs (on the back panel) where there they can be processed with EQ or other outboard effects. 174 E-MU Systems...
Page 185: Effect Types
In addition to the effect type, there are user adjustable parameters for each effect. The “A” effects have programmable Decay and High Frequency Damping. The “B” effects have user programmable Feedback, LFO Rate, and Delay Time. MK-6 Operation Manual 175...
Page 186: Decay
This parameter speciﬁes the how much time passes before you hear the delayed signal. On some effects, this value cannot be changed. In this case, the ﬁeld contains a dash. The Delay value range is from 0ms to 635ms. 176 E-MU Systems...
Page 187: Effects Programmed In The Preset
Effects are normally programmed as part of the preset allowing you to have a different effect for each. This section describes how to program and Programmed modify MK-6’s preset effects. in the Preset To Program the Effects as Part of the Preset: Press the Preset Edit button.
Page 188: Master Effects
Use the data entry control to select the FXA parameter screen. DECAY HFDAMP FxB>FxA The FxB -> FxA parameter lets you route the B effect through the A effect. See “Effect B Into Effect A” on page 182. 178 E-MU Systems...
Page 189 Poly mode in order to select the FXA ALGORITHM effects in the preset. Master Effect A Repeat step 11 for the FXB Algorithm Save the preset. The Master effects routing will be saved along with the preset. MK-6 Operation Manual 179...
Page 190: Effects Mode
Control channel, then use either single presets (preset Effect Type set to “Master”) or standard MIDI Program Change when in Multi Mode. commands to switch effects during sequence playback. Programmed from the designated control preset when in Multi Mode. 180 E-MU Systems...
Page 191 To Program the Effects Globally for all Presets in Multi Mode: Press the MIDI menu button. The LED illuminates and the MIDI menu screen appears. Use the data entry control to select the MIDI mode page. Choose “multi” for the mode. MIDI MODE CHANGE multi accepted MK-6 Operation Manual 181...
Page 192: Using The Effects Channel Settings In Multi Mode
To Send the Output of Effect B through Effect A: In this example, 100% of Effect B will be sent into Effect A. Access the FXA parameter screen (in either the Global or Preset Edit menus) that contains the FXB –>FXA parameter. 182 E-MU Systems...
Page 193 Advance to the FXB submix routing page and set the Main FXB send percentage to zero. Play the keyboard and you should hear the B Effect running through Effect A. This patch is shown below. Main Send Main Send Effect B Effect A B➟A 100% MK-6 Operation Manual 183...
Page 194: General Effect Descriptions
Reverb Reverberation is a simulation of a natural space such as a room or hall. The reverb algorithms in MK-6 simulate various halls, rooms and reverberation plates. In addition, there are several other reverb effects such as Gated Reverbs, Multi Tap (early reﬂections), Delay and Panning effects. There are two adjustable parameters on the reverb effects - Decay Time and High Frequency Damping.
Page 195: Chorus
This is the frequency response of a Comb Filter. Flanging was originally created using two tape recorders playing identical recordings. By exactly synchronizing the two decks and then slowing the speed of one by grasping the tape reel ﬂanges, the ﬂanging effect was born. MK-6 Operation Manual 185...
Page 196: Delay
Effects General Effect Descriptions The MK-6 ﬂanger is a stereo device consisting of two separate delay lines controlled by a single set of controls. A Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) varies this initial delay setting, changing the frequency of the notches and adding animation to the sound.
Page 197: Save/Copy Menu
User Destination Preset To Save a Preset: Press the Save/Copy menu button. Move the cursor to the bottom line on the display. Select the new preset location using the data entry control. Press the Home/Enter button. MK-6 Operation Manual 187...
Page 198: Copying Information
The layer information in the source location (the layer location from which you want to copy) is not deleted from the original location, just copied to the destination location. L1 -> L4 COPY LAYER User Source Preset 188 E-MU Systems...
Page 199: Copy Patchcords
Move the cursor to the top line in the display. Select the layer of the source preset in the ﬁrst ﬁeld on the right. Select the destination layer in the second ﬁeld. Press the Home/Enter button. MK-6 Operation Manual 189...
Page 200: Copy Preset Patchcords
Use the data entry control to select the preset you want to copy from. Press Enter when you have made your selection. The Enter LED is ﬂashing indicating that MK-6 is waiting for your response. The Arp Settings are copied into the current preset.
Page 201: Copy Arpeggiator Pattern
Move the cursor to the “To” ﬁeld on the bottom line on the display. Use the data entry control to select the User preset bank you want to copy into. Press the Home/Enter button to overwrite the bank. MK-6 Operation Manual 191...
Page 202: Sound Authoring
Flash Sound SIMMs created on an EOS Ultra sampler can Authoring be used as a custom MK-6 bank. Presets are then created in a User bank. When the bank of presets is ﬁnished, it can be copied, using this function, Copy User Bank to the Flash SIMM.
Page 203: Rename Flash Simm
CHANGING SIMM NAME & ID (takes about 2 minutes) The Flash presets cannot be used until MK-6 is rebooted (power off then on). Reboot the MK-6 and verify that the new Flash bank has been properly renamed.
Page 204: Duplicate Flash
Save/Copy Menu Duplicate Flash Duplicate Flash This utility allows you to duplicate Flash SIMMs using MK-6. Both Sound and Preset data is copied when a Flash SIMM is duplicated. A factory sound SIMM cannot be copied using this utility. The SIMM sockets are marked 0, 1, 2, 3. The Flash SIMM you want to copy MUST be placed into SIMM Socket 0.
Page 205: Create Random Preset
Move the cursor to the bottom line on the display and press Enter. using the Edit menu. A new random preset will be created. Don’t like the sound? Press Enter again and a new random sound will be generated. MK-6 Operation Manual 195...
Page 206 Save/Copy Menu Create Random Preset 196 E-MU Systems...
Page 207: Preset Programming
Preset Programming There is so much you can do with the MK-6 it would be impossible to describe it all. This chapter is will give you a few ideas for programming your own custom sounds and contains step-by-step instructions to help you get started.
Page 208: Changing The Tuning Of An Instrument
For example, if you tune a bass guitar up 2 octaves, it's going to sound rather petite. On the other hand, if you tune it down 2 octaves, you can probably rattle plaster off the walls! Experiment with radical pitch shifting. You'll be surprised at the results. 198 E-MU Systems...
Page 209: Chorus
An envelope shapes the sound or volume of the sound over time. The envelope generators in MK-6 all have six stages to the contour: Attack 1, Attack 2, Decay 1, Decay 2, Release 1 and Release 2. When you press a key on the keyboard, the envelope goes through each of the ﬁrst four stages,...
Page 210 Many sounds don’t require a complex six-segment envelope. Over the years, a simpler Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release envelope, or ADSR, have become standard. The front panel controller knobs on MK-6 have been preprogrammed to adjust these four volume envelope parameters. A diagram of this standard ADSR envelope is shown below.
Page 211 To Setup the Volume Envelope as an ADSR: The classic synthesizer ADSR (Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release) envelope is easy to create using the MK-6 six segment envelope generators. The trick is to only use segments: Attack1, Decay2, and Release1. Set Atk1, Atk2 & Dcy1 levels to 100.
Page 212: Working With Filters
“lets the low frequencies pass.” A high-pass ﬁlter removes the low frequency components from the sound letting only the high frequencies pass. See “MK-6 Filter Types” on page 148 for a complete list of MK-6’s ﬁlters and their descriptions.
Page 213: Adding The Filter Envelope
Filter Envelope to Filter Cutoff Frequency. Move the cursor to the last ﬁeld in the lower line. This is the Amount ﬁeld. The Amount ﬁeld determines the amount of modulation applied. Set this value to +100. MK-6 Operation Manual 203...
Page 214 Advance to the Filter Envelope parameter page. FILT ENV RATE LEVEL Attack1 100% Move the cursor underneath the time ﬁeld and change the value to about +50. Now when you press a key the ﬁlter slowly sweeps up. 204 E-MU Systems...
Page 215: Changing Filter Types
ﬁlter and instrument. These three controls, coupled with the Filter Envelope, are perhaps the most important controls on any synthesizer. Take the time to learn how they interact with each other and you will be able to create sounds beyond imagination. MK-6 Operation Manual 205...
Page 216: Envelope Repeat
• We’ve programmed the front panel knobs our way, but since they’re completely programmable there’s no reason why you can’t create your own custom controls. • Think of ten exotic modulation routings, then try them out. Experimentation is the key to learning how to control MK-6. 206 E-MU Systems...
Page 217: Troubleshooting
Because you can save your work, it’s worth spending time to get the sound just right. When designing sounds you become an instrument builder as well as a musician. With MK-6 you can design the custom radical instru- ments you’ve always wanted!
Page 218: Linking Presets
Press Enter and use the data entry control to go to the Key Range page using the Ranges jump key. L1 KEY:LO FADE HIGH FADE Set the range of the original preset so it ﬁlls the remaining keyboard area. Save the preset. 208 E-MU Systems...
Page 219: Appendix
Appendix This section provides some of the more technical information about MK-6. In this appendix, you will ﬁnd information about velocity curves, MIDI commands and PatchCord charts. Front Panel The front panel knob functions are standardized for most of the factory presets.
Page 220: Knob Controller Descriptions
LFO 2 Rate....LFO 2 Frequency Mod 1......FX Send A (bts:preset = Beats Busy) Mod 2......FX Send B (bts:preset = Beats Variation) Arp Velocity....Scales the Velocity values of arpeggiated notes Arp Gate..... Varies the arpeggiator Gate Time 210 E-MU Systems...
Page 221: Preset Listing
Appendix Preset Listing Preset Listing User Bank 0, MK-6 Bank 4 bts:Plinky bts:NoDogFights key:PleasuR bts:TellUSumptin bts:Perc Jam bas:Talkie bts:Sensitive bts:Mo n' Mo bas:BassBallz bts:Only Paper bts:SheikFunk bas:Puncher bts:Litey Luv bts:QicTasy syn:Synpatico arp:C1 LatchGruv bts:MikroSize syn:Cubix key:RodeWarrior bts:ToTheRToTheB syn:PlooKing str:Harp+String bts:LeadR Phatt...
Page 222: Preset Listing
Appendix Preset Listing Preset Listing User Bank 1, MK-6 Bank 0 kit:Becky Boise gtr:Linky Fingaz key:Tiny Wonders kit:Platinum str:Ooops! kit:Obsession kit:Reaper pad:Nitrogen kit:Regal Gate bas:SubLevel str:Pizz Strings bas:Fretless gtr:Wah Getarrs kit:YeaYeaZ sfx:Sick Girl kit:Pun Chee arp:SupermanSaw sfx:KindaMuddy key:Chords&Hits key:Orgg Doggie...
Page 223 Appendix Preset Listing Preset Listing User Bank 2, MK-6 Bank 1 syn:Alkalined sfx:DownTheDrain bas:Finger Bass syn:Auto Doom II arp:PhiltaSweepa bas:Bagg led:Touche kit:09HiHatMode bas:Distroy pad:Darth Works bas:SubSonicTri bas:Blip key:Harp Klav brs:Brass+Tine bas:Hecho Itter key:Tine Split sfx:YaYaYa bas:Dubby syn:VoxRoller bas:Deeper bas:Dubby 2...
Page 224 Appendix Preset Listing Preset Listing User Bank 3, MK-6 Bank 2 gtr:Wah Walker syn:ReturnToZoo sfx:Syclear syn:Sin Symph 1 str:Disco Diva sfx:GoDzilaVsEmu gtr:Mood pad:DanceLitez vox:Ahyeeyah gtr:Nylon gtr:Weeoww pad:Pulsar gtr:Nylon 2 led:RaveEEEE hit:Carney Hits gtr:Slide Hit led:RaveAAHH hit:Brazit 1 gtr:Fine Slide pad:AditivOrgan...
Page 225 Pluck 121. str:Sa-Spen Ful amb:VocodAhhh... led:Slo Sex 122. key:Perc Klav key:PhatttTines key:Love Phase 123. key:SiMPeL sfx:JedImindtrik key:NerveOrgan 124. sfx:theHitcher syn:Whisle Heave key:ReBeckTines 125. key:Pretteeee... key:FuTureRHodes key:Mutten Org 126. led:DARKLEAD syn:PowerTool :Default v1.0 127. amb:CosmicKlasik pad:Luxury MK-6 Operation Manual 215...
Page 226: Preset Application Notes
Preset It is recommended you set the Master Tempo to 91 in the Controllers menu. Most of the MK-6 riffs were designed to be played at this tempo. Application If you always want your unit to boot at 91 BPM, save that tempo to the ﬁrst Notes Multisetup in the Multi Menu.
Page 227: Riff Listing
129. BAS-HarpOS2 BRS-BrassTine GTR-Wacka 96 130. BAS-HarpOS3 BRS-Hitz GTR-Wackaloo 131. BAS-HellaBoom BRS-Caliente GTR-WahGettars 132. BAS-Hummertime BRS-Crunchy GTR-Wah Not 133. BAS-InTheory BRS-Lotsa GTR-WahScale4 134. BAS-It Too BRS-Lotsa2 GTR-WeezlFuzz 135. BAS-KeyONate BRS-Mo HIT-DroppinOff 136. BAS-KeyONate2 BRS-Philta HIT-GuitHat 137. MK-6 Operation Manual 217...
Page 228 LED-DeepThought2 KEY-Keystone SYN-Silkwerm 178. 222. 266. LED-Fantasy KEY-Klav Synth SYN-Syco Girl 179. 223. 267. LED-Fantasy2 KEY-Klavin It SYN-Wan X 180. 224. 268. LED-Fantasy3 KEY-KoolKord SYN-Weeperr 181. 225. 269. LED-I Saw Worms KEY-Mo 88 SYN-Winny 182. 226. 270. 218 E-MU Systems...
Page 229 400. KIT-NuMetal BTS-Iced Out BTS-Oo 311. 356. 401. KIT-Oh Yeah BTS-ItsLikeDat BTS-Oo! Noe 312. 357. 402. KIT-OnDaStreet BTS-ItsUAgAIn BTS-Plinky 313. 358. 403. KIT-Perky BTS-KattznJammah BTS-Po! Noe 314. 359. 404. KIT-Perky2 BTS-LaLaZ BTS-Qic Lee 315. 360. 405. MK-6 Operation Manual 219...
Page 230 BTS-So BTS-Zyon BTS-ZTellUSumpn 409. 418. 427. BTS-So Wut BTS-ZMicrosize2 BTS-LaidBack 410. 419. 428. BTS-Too Biz E BTS-ZOnlyPaper4 BTS-MillaTime 411. 420. 429. BTS-ToTheRToTheB BTS-ZSandpaper3 BTS-PercJam 412. 421. 430. BTS-Vel awrong BTS-ZSandpaper5 413. 422. BTS-Wel awrite BTS-ZGritzkeyz 414. 423. 220 E-MU Systems...
Page 231: Instrument Listing
Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument This section lists the raw instruments in the MK-6 “MROM1” set. Instruments consist of either multisamples or single samples. Listing :None bas:Krafty 1 gtr:Wah Not? bas:The Deepest bas:Krafty 2 gtr:Wah Scale 1 bas:Hummertime bas:Swing Hitter gtr:Wah Scale 2...
Page 232 Swing 163. 208. 253. brs:Carnaval 3 hit:SynChord syn:Sea Story 164. 209. 254. brs:Carnaval 4 hit:Synthetic str:Fade Hit 165. 210. 255. brs:Carnaval 5 hit:Padlove hit:Sentimental 166. 211. 256. hit:Spicy Brass hit:8 Bit Fright hit:DeD RINGER 167. 212. 257. 222 E-MU Systems...
Page 233 1 298. 343. 388. hit:Maj Org vox:Screamer vox:Male 2 299. 344. 389. hit:DirtyTine vox:YahWailer vox:Male 3 300. 345. 390. hit:Piano Lick vox:Wassup??? vox:Male 4 301. 346. 391. hit:In Concert vox:Techno Yeah vox:Male 5 302. 347. 392. MK-6 Operation Manual 223...
Page 234 Flexi 1 prc:Kick 29 433. 477. 521. syn:Wave Cutter prc:Flexi 2 prc:Kick 30 434. 478. 522. syn:Rail to Rail prc:Flexi 3 prc:Kick 31 435. 479. 523. key:Klavin It prc:Flexi 4 prc:Kick 32 436. 480. 524. 224 E-MU Systems...
Page 235 31 prc:Snare 76 566. 611. 656. key:Tine Chord 1 prc:Snare 32 prc:Snare 77 567. 612. 657. key:Tine Chord 2 prc:Snare 33 prc:Snare 78 568. 613. 658. key:Tine Chord 3 prc:Snare 34 prc:Snare 79 569. 614. 659. MK-6 Operation Manual 225...
Page 236 163 kit:14NoHats 699. 743. 787. prc:Snare 120 prc:Snare 164 kit:14NoKikSnare 700. 744. 788. prc:Snare 121 prc:Snare 165 kit:15NoHats 701. 745. 789. prc:Snare 122 prc:Snare 166 kit:15NoKikSnare 702. 746. 790. prc:Snare 123 prc:Snare 167 kit:16NoHats 703. 747. 791. 226 E-MU Systems...
Page 237 26 prc:Hat 70 prc:Bongo 17 832. 876. 920. prc:Hat 27 prc:Hat 71 prc:Claps&Snp 1 833. 877. 921. prc:Hat 28 prc:Hat 72 prc:Claps&Snp 2 834. 878. 922. prc:Hat 29 prc:Hat 73 prc:Claps&Snp 3 835. 879. 923. MK-6 Operation Manual 227...
Page 238 1051. prc:Tom 13 prc:Shaker 8 prc:Misc 23 964. 1008. 1052. prc:Tom 14 prc:Shaker 9 prc:Misc 24 965. 1009. 1053. prc:Tom 15 prc:Shaker 10 prc:Misc 25 966. 1010. 1054. prc:Tom 16 prc:Shaker 11 prc:Misc 26 967. 1011. 1055. 228 E-MU Systems...
Page 239 1066. 1081. 1096. prc:Misc 36 prc:Misc 53 prc:Misc 68 1067. 1082. 1097. prc:Misc 37 prc:Misc 54 prc:Misc 69 1068. 1083. 1098. prc:Misc 38 prc:Misc 55 prc:Misc 70 1069. 1084. 1099. prc:Misc 39 prc:Misc 56 1070. 1085. MK-6 Operation Manual 229...
Page 240: Keyboard Velocity Curves
Appendix Keyboard Velocity Curves Keyboard The keyboard velocity curves modify the response of the MK-6 keyboard to adapt to your personal playing style. The “Keyboard Velocity Curve” Velocity selection screen is located in the Controllers menu. Curves Soft 1 Soft 2 ...
Page 241 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard Medium 4 Medium 5 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard Medium 6 Medium 7 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard MK-6 Operation Manual 231...
Page 242 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard Loud 2 All 64 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard Outputs velocity 64 only All 127 80 100 120 Soft Hard Outputs velocity 127 only 232 E-MU Systems...
Page 243: Master Velocity Curves
Appendix Master Velocity Curves Master This section provides diagrams and descriptions of the MK-6 velocity curves. The master velocity curves modify the velocity values from the Velocity MIDI input port and the keyboard before going into thesynthesizer engine. Curves Linear Curve 1 ...
Page 244 Similar to number 6 with more Compression. emphasis on the middle range. Curve 11 Curve 10 80 100 120 80 100 120 Input Velocity Input Velocity Extreme Dynamic Range Extreme Dynamic Range Compression, but doesn't Compression. Outputs Low Values. output low values. 234 E-MU Systems...
Page 245: Patchcord Amount Chart
The following chart shows the PatchCord “Amount” settings in order to get semitone intervals when modulation sources are connected to pitch. Amount Chart Semitone PatchCord Semitone PatchCord Amount Amount approx. 9 approx. 72.5 approx. 12 approx. 76 approx. 95 approx. 31 approx. 53 MK-6 Operation Manual 235...
Page 246: E-Mu Expansion Sound Sets
Siedlaczek Orchestra Special Edition The Peter Siedlaczek Advanced Orchestra Special Edition puts 32 MB of his ﬁnest ensembles onto a single expansion ROM for your MK-6. String, brass, woodwind and percussion ensembles are included in a variety of styles (i.e.
Page 247 PURE PHATT The 32 MB Pure Phatt is E-MU’s latest Hip-Hop soundset that produces the freshest and newest sounds and grooves from top notch producers from the East, Southeast and West coasts. Pumping leads and basses, silky pads and those unique hits, scratches and drones that your mix needs to bring it to the next level are ready to provide the love.
Page 248: Installing Sound Simms
Appendix Installing Sound SIMMs Installing MK-6 can be easily expanded to contain up to 128 MB of sound data (4 SIMMs). Sound SIMMs Remove the ROM Hatch Cover: The sound SIMM sockets in MK-6 are located beneath a small hatch on the bottom panel.
Page 249 RAM SIMMs are properly installed in the sockets. If you’re still having problems, return the unit to its original conﬁguration and call EMU Systems Customer Service at (831) 438-1921. Telephone support hours are 8:00-5:00 PST, Monday through Friday. MK-6 Operation Manual 239...
Page 250: Midi
(Chan. Fine Tune) RPN 02 (Chan Coar. Tune) RPN 03 (Tuning Prog Sel.) RPN 04 (Tuning Bank Sel.) RPN 05 (Mod Depth Rang) MIDI Timing & Sync MIDI Clock Song Position Pointer Song Select Start Continue Stop 240 E-MU Systems...
Page 251 Recognized Remarks MIDI Time Code MIDI Machine Control MIDI Show Control Extension Capability General MIDI Compat? Is GM default mode? DLS compatible? Import DLS Files? Export DLS Files? Import Std MIDI ﬁles Export Std MIDI ﬁles MK-6 Operation Manual 241...
Page 252 GenPur Ctrl 1 MSB GenPur Ctrl 2 MSB GenPur Ctrl 3 MSB GenPur Ctrl 4 MSB * see note * Filt Attck ™ * Filt Decy ™ Bank Select LSB Mod Wheel LSB Breath Cntrl LSB Foot Cntrlr LSB 242 E-MU Systems...
Page 253 Gen Pur Ctrl 1 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 2 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 3 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 4 LSB Sustain Pedal Portamento on/off Sostenuto Soft Pedal Legato Footswitch Hold 2 Variation Timbre/Har Inten Release Time Attack Time Brightness MK-6 Operation Manual 243...
Page 254 Gen Pur Ctrlr 8 ™ * Arp Gate Portamento Cntrl * Sustain ™ Effects 1 Depth Effects 2 Depth Effects 3 Depth Effects 4 Depth Effects 5 Depth Data Increment Data Decrement NRPN (LSB) NRPN (MSB) RPN (LSB) RPN (MSB) 244 E-MU Systems...
Page 255 NOTES: MK-6 can transmit and receive ANY continuous controller number from 1 to 95. Because of MK-6’s powerful synth engine, many of the standard MIDI controllers can be user programmed to provide the desired function. A “Yes” response in this chart means that a controller is programmed by default in MK-6.
Page 256 Appendix MIDI Product ID for MK-6 = 0F (15) MIDI Device Inquiry Responses Family 0x04 (Musical Instruments) 0x04 (ROM Players) Members 0x00 (Proteus 2000 series) 0x02 Audity 2000 0x03 Proteus 2000 0x04 B-3 0x05 XL-1 0x06 Virtuoso 2000 0x07 Mo’Phatt...
Page 257: Received Channel Commands
SysEx.) Because of the size and technical nature of the System Exclusive speciﬁcation, it is beyond the scope of this manual. The complete SysEx speciﬁcation for MK-6 will be available soon on the ofﬁcial E-MU Systems, Inc. web site: www.emu.com...
Page 258: Technical Speciﬁcations
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+2/-1 dB) THD + Noise: < 0.02% (1kHz sine wave, A-weighting) < 0.05% Stereo Phase Phase Coherent +/- 1º at 1 kHz Power Consumption: 20 Watts Voltage Input: 90VAC-260VAC at 50Hz-60Hz 248 E-MU Systems...
Page 259: Warranty
2002), from the date of such purchase from an authorized E-MU Systems dealer, provided that: (a) the Warranty Registration Card is ﬁlled out and returned to E-MU Systems within 14 days of the purchase date; (b) the E-MU Systems service center is provided a copy of the consumer purchaser’s sales receipt;...
Page 260 (831) 438-1921. They will either refer you to an authorized service center in your area or ask that you return your unit to the E-MU Systems factory. When returning your unit to the E-MU Systems factory, you will be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Page 261: Index
Basic Channel 46 envelope 142 setting keyboard & wheels to 72 modulation 100 Basic Setup 14 Arpeggiator 39 Basics, programming 99 button 31 Beats 43, 46 channel 39 busy 49 controllers 58 control knob 23 copy pattern 191 MK-6 Operation Manual 251...
Page 262 ﬁlter type 205 trigger buttons 72 MIDI preset 95 Copy preset 21, 37 layers 188 Channel patchcord 189 +/- buttons 29 preset 188 aftertouch on/off 74 preset banks 191 arpeggiator 39 preset patchcords 190 MIDI enable 94 252 E-MU Systems...
Page 263 B 91, 164, 176 vibrato 186 wrong effect playing with beats 23 Enable Echo Thru, Local Control on/off 72 controllers menu 71 Edit All Layers Enable 92 MIDI channels 94 Edit Section 30 quick-edit mode 79 Enter Button 32 MK-6 Operation Manual 253...
Page 264 121 controller assignments 79 pole 120 effects 178, 181 programming 202 menu 83 Q 150, 202 Grooves, beat 44 swept EQ 121 Group troubleshooting 207 assigning channels to a 146 tutorial 117 beats 44 type 202, 205 254 E-MU Systems...
Page 265 Low Frequency Oscillator 101, 105, 153 splitting 208 thru, arpeggiator 65 delay 156 transpose 140 free running 154 on/off 145 sync 153, 154 tuning 168 variation 156 19-tone 168 Lowpass Filter 118 equal temperment 168 example 120 gamelan 168 MK-6 Operation Manual 255...
Page 266 #10 39 Mono A-I, assign group 146 panic button 31 Mono Mode 247 poly mode 98 Morph Filter 122 real-time controllers 124 Multi Button 34 receive program change 95 Multi Channel received channel commands 247 arpeggiators 26 256 E-MU Systems...
Page 267 36, Patchcord 102, 157 amount 124, 157 tempo offset 171 copy 189 user 97 example 113 view screen 37 routing 108 Preset Lag Processor 111 Pattern Preset Ramp Processor 111 arpeggiator 57, 60 MK-6 Operation Manual 257...
Page 268 Screen Viewing Angle 92 assignment 79, 94 Selecting crossfading 137 menus with jump buttons 197 tutorial 124 presets 20, 37 Realtime Crossfade 137 using command buttons 36, 77 Receive Program Change 95 Semitone, transpose keyboard by 72 258 E-MU Systems...
Page 269 Scarlatti 168 high 146 Vallotti 168 last 145 Werkmeister 168 low 146 Tutorial System Exclusive arpeggiator 24 device ID 96 beats 22 packet delay 97 ﬁlter 117 send arp data 66 synth programming 197 send data 98 MK-6 Operation Manual 259...
Page 270 38 control 29 control #7 38 curve 199 envelope 103, 123, 142, 143, 199, 201 preset link 170 Waveform instrument list 221 inverting 106 LFO 105 Werkmeister Tuning 168 Wheel modulation 101 pitch 101 Width, chorus 199 260 E-MU Systems...

E-Mu Mo'Phatt Keys MK-6 Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions - German

Safety Instructions - French

Setup

Instant Gratification

Basic Operations

Arp/Beats Menu

Arpeggiator Pattern

Half Note

Whole Note

Double Whole Note

Controllers Menu

Global Menu

MIDI Menu

Programming Basics

Preset Edit Menu

32Nd Note

Effects

Save/Copy Menu

Preset Programming

Appendix

Index

Quick Links

Chapters

Summary of Contents for E-Mu Mo'Phatt Keys MK-6