Summary of Contents for FLKeys LACHNIT MK Imperial 97
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LACHNIT Thank you very much for choosing an product. FLKeys 180 years of Viennese piano building experience, as well as 30 years of research and knowledge in piano electronics are packed into each LACHNIT FLK MIDI keyboard. Our customers are mainly professional musicians and artists but our products are also suitable for students, especially as they give you the freedom to practice anytime anywhere.
ONTENTS FIRST STEPS ........................4 AT A GLANCE ........................5 Control panel ............................5 Sockets at the back of the keyboard ....................5 Piano Key functions ..........................6 OPERATION ........................7 Dynamics ............................. 7 Velocity ..............................7 Buttons Prog down up program selection ..................9 Buttons ..............................
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Aux 3 ..............................15 Aux 4 ..............................15 Pedals ............................16 Pedal Left/right ..........................16 Pedal Mid ............................16 Knobs Buttons Configurable MIDI Controllers ................17 Contr. Set ............................17 Mod Wheel ............................17 Aftertouch ............................17 PPedal (Optional) b''' (A#6) ......................18 Controller Mode Contin Switch ......................
Malfunctions or damages by arbitrarily, improperly removed or exchanged rubber feet (elastic damper on the case ground) are not covered by the FLKeys warranty. Please let us know. We will assist you. Tilted positions are possible but reduce the weightage of the keys and change the mechanical touch when playing.
LANCE ONTROL PANEL on/off key with turn off delay to prevent accidental switch off MIDI Controller (Free CC) while in use Dynamics K2 Knob with center detent to Volume regulate key dynamics. Also MIDI volume control knob Controller (Free CC) Buttons Prog down up program selection (MIDI Program Change) Velocity Curve Edit...
IANO EY FUNCTIONS The images above the keys show the secondary function of each individual key. This corresponds exactly to the order of the keyboard. It is modelled after the white and the black keys. Many helpful and interesting settings are possible. For further details see secondary key functions page 10 page 6 Manual MK23 V 1_09 Z33...
OPERATION YNAMICS The Dynamics knob changes the velocities of the MK23 keys to suit your keystroke. It customizes the output to meet the dynamic needs of the attached sound module. Knob in neutral position: LED is green, display shows Turn left up to or right up to : the LED changes to red.
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The knobs can be used together for generating more complex velocity curves. Example: both knobs set to maximum: Knob setting: Display: Resulting Velocity Curve: Your personal dynamic settings can be assigned by using „Setup Store“ to the current program number.
UTTONS ROG DOWN UP PROGRAM SELECTION Press longer goes into fast mode. Many sound libraries react directly to Program Change Midi commands. You can browse sound libraries or create a folder with your favourite sounds and then access those sounds with the FLK Prog. Buttons. Please consult the instruction manual of the sound library provider for details.
(SKF M ECONDARY PIANO UNCTIONS Please read following instructions carefully before using the secondary key functions! The keys don’t generate sound if you switch to SKF Mode. If you press a key you will change the settings. Therefore make sure you exit SKF Mode before playing. ...
LEASE NOTE The German key notation (the English notation is in brackets) serves to make option and setup keys easier to locate. Multiple digit numbers can be entered with the “Numeric Key 0-9”. For example: Press Key 9 then Key 1 for Controller 91 (Reverb). The Keys 10-16 can also be used, i.e.
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TABLE: PIANO KEYS SECOND FUNCTIONS OPTION KEYS / SETUP KEYS Functions Option key Display Default + Hints: Setup Setup key Display Hints: Deutsch English Setup Store A#0 Stores user setups Transpose ,Fis Decrease Midi Hi Res D#1 Not activ Original ...
ETUP TORE Stores all user defined keyboard configurations except dynamics velocity curve edit and pedal settings. Storing new settings overrides previous stored settings. SETUP STORE can be recalled whilst playing by pushing for one second. Mode Panic Reset Push . Display shows Mode ...
MIDI S ETTINGS Push . Display shows Mode Push and hold the correspondent black key B (A#2) h (B3) on c'(C4) off (C#3) ROGRAM HANGE CIS h (B3) on c'(C4) off (D#3) ONTROL CHANGE DIS h (B3) on c'(C4) off MIDI A CTIVITY Change settings with the respective white keys.
ATERFALL Push . Display shows Mode Push and hold the black key “Waterfall” (…). Change settings by using the white keys: on h (B3) Every keystroke generates the same velocity. Factory setting: MIDI 100. Change value with white keys 0-9. off (c1) a' (A4) can be used for sound check Exit SKF Mode with the button...
EDALS The MK23 is pre-programmed to work with optional FLK pedals, but works just fine with the most conventional pedals. Pedal contact type (Open / Close) is automatically detected when your keyboard is turned on. It can be changed with “Pedal Invers” fis'''(F#7) (see page For more details see: page technical details...
MIDI C NOBS UTTONS ONFIGURABLE ONTROLLERS B1 B2 K1- K4 ONTR Push and ON. Display shows Mode Push and hold the correspondent black key. Select button by pressing, knob by slightly moving. Check display. Keep holding key Contr. set while changing settings by using the option- and numeric keys. Then let off key Contr.
''' (A#6) EDAL PTIONAL Push and ON. Display shows Mode Push and hold the black piano key of a pedal to your choice (Pedal Left for ex.) With the piano key b''' (A#6) you can assign the PPedal effect. Display: ...
SKF M XAMPLE ECONDARY PIANO UNCTIONS 91 (M OW TO ENTER ONTROLLER NUMBER EVERB TO KNOB Press button and button ON. All four buttons shine red continuously and Mode Mode Prog B1 B2 starts blinking red. SKF Mode is now active. The display shows ...
TECHNICAL DETAILS EDALS Stereo Jack in socket L/R: Pedal (prepared to work with FLK pedals stereo jacks) Pedal Right / damper / sustain Pedal Left / soft pedal Jack in socket Mid (prepared to work with the FLK triple pedal mono jack) Pedal Mid / sostenuto Original FLK pedals feature a continuous damper pedal.
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Special codes for MK23 pedal calibration using the SKF Mode: Hold down the black key Ped Cal gis'''' (G#7) and enter code for: right pedal / damper / sustain middle pedal / sostenuto left pedal / soft Aux 3 Aux 4 Factory setting FLK dual pedal until May 2014 Factory setting FLK triple pedal...
XPRESSION EDALS Please note: Input Aux 3 Aux 4 factory preset is Aux 3 for Expression pedals Wiper on tip Pedals up to 50 K Ohm can be calibrated (use calibration code 503) . Aux 4 for Expr. pedals Wiper on ring Pedals up to 50 K Ohm can be calibrated (use calibration code 505).
Output: 12V DC 1,8 A 25 Watt DC plug 5.5 x 2.1 x 11 mm, Plus inside, Minus outside. Damages caused by using any other form of power supply are not covered by the FLKeys warranty. OWER As soon as the MK23 is connected via the FLK Power supply with an active power socket, it will be on.
MK23 ACTORY SETTINGS MIDI Controller Restored on Function value / setting Notes power Up Midi Program Omni Program Change Control Change MIDI activity receive /transmit Piano Mode Waterfall Off / MIDI 100 Pedal right damper switch On sustain pedal Pedal mid sostenuto switch On Pedal left soft switch...
However, FLKeys reserves the right to change Modifications not expressly approved by or modify any of the specifications without FLKeys may void your authority to use the notice or obligation to update existing units. product. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack...
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If any liquid such Then have the device inspected by FLKeys as water seeps into the instrument, turn off service personnel.
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instrument to set the desired listening level. Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other This product in combination with sound objects into the gaps on the panel or software, an amplifier and headphones or keyboard. This could cause physical injury to speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound you or others, damage to the instrument or levels that could cause permanent hearing...
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