Table Of Contents; Main Features - Korg EK-50 Quick Start Manual

Table of Contents

Main Features ......................................................................... 5
Preparing to Play .................................................................... 6
Using the AC adapter ................................................................ 6
Turning the power on/off .......................................................... 6
Using the sheet music stand ..................................................... 6
Using headphones ..................................................................... 6
Using a pedal .............................................................................. 6
Playing with different sounds ............................................... 7
Selecting a grand piano ............................................................. 7
Selecting the keyboard set ........................................................ 7
Selecting a set list ....................................................................... 7
Playing in time with the metronome ....................................... 7
Adjusting the tempo .................................................................. 7
Using the joystick ....................................................................... 7
Playing along with the auto-accompaniment ...................... 8
Playing with a style you choose ............................................... 8
Adding an intro or variations to your playing ....................... 9
Recording your performance ................................................... 9
Playing the EK-50 while playing back a song .....................10
Listening to the demo songs ................................................... 10
Playing along with a song ....................................................... 10
Playing back part of a song in a loop .................................... 10
Customizing and saving your styles and keyboard sets ...11
Setting styles and parts ............................................................ 11
Adding harmony to a melody ................................................ 12
Selecting effects ........................................................................ 12
Selecting the equalizer ............................................................. 12
Saving the set list (WRITE) ..................................................... 12
Connecting to audio equipment .........................................12
Playing sounds from your audio device through the
EK-50 .......................................................................................... 12
Other settings .......................................................................13
Using this instrument with batteries ..................................... 13
Changing the auto power-off function .................................. 13
Changing the pedal polarity ................................................... 13
Main Specifications ..............................................................14
List of chords recognized .....................................................75

Main Features

Playing with different sounds
The EK-50 lets you play many different kinds
of instrument sounds in addition to piano,
violin, sax, drums and so on. ................ page 7
Playing along with a style
(auto-accompaniment)
You can select from different genres of
"styles," which are like a backing band
or rhythm accompaniment. Try playing a
melody in your right hand while playing a
chord with your left hand. ..................... page 8
Playing back a sound source from a USB
flash drive
The EK-50 lets you play back MP3, WAV and
SMF files contained on a USB flash drive.
Select the sound you want and enjoy playing
along. ...................................................... page 10
Connecting to an external device and
playing back audio
You can play the audio from external devices, such as MP3
players, smartphones and other mobile devices, computers and
so on, and hear it through the built-in speakers of the EK-50.
.................................................................................................. page 12
Adding effects to sounds
You can add distortion or reverb to sounds, giving the sound a
different character. ................................................................ page 12
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Main Features