Introduction - Korg C-900 Owner's Manual

Introduction

* In the documentation for the C-900, the explanations often include diagrams of the LCD. The program or arrange-
ment numbers and names, parameters and values shown in these LCDs are given only as examples. Please be
aware that improvements in the specifications and voice programs may mean that the example displays printed in
the documentation do not match the displays that actually appear on the C-900.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Korg C-900.
The C-900 is a versatile piano that goes far beyond previous automatic accompani-
ment electronic instruments. It provides high-quality stereo-sampled piano sounds
and many other instrument sounds (a total of 327 programs), 16 drum kits, 192 types
of automatic accompaniment data, and two stereo digital multi-effect processors with
48 types of effects.
In addition to a Piano mode that allows the C-900 to be used in the same way as a con-
ventional electronic piano, the C-900 also provides an Arrangement Play function that
lets you automatically add a sophisticated musical accompaniment simply by specify-
ing easily fingered chords. It also provides a Backing Sequence function with record-
ing and editing capabilities, an SMF Song Play function for playing back commercially
available Standard MIDI File format music software, an Interactive Composition func-
tion that automatically adds chord progressions to the melody that you play and an
interface that lets you connect the C-900 to your computer. In addition, the C-900 fea-
tures a full complement of easily accessed functions that enhance your composition
and performance, such as a karaoke function that lets you connect a microphone to
sing along with your music.
In order to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this manual.
Owner's Manual
This owner's manual begins with explanations of each section of the C-900. It also
contains chapters which discuss basic procedures and concepts, and explains how to
connect the C-900 to external devices for even more possibilities.
Reference Guide
The Reference Guide explains the various functions and settings of the C-900 orga-
nized by the displays that appear in the front panel LCD. Lists of the sounds and
accompaniment data are also included at the end.