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Kelfar Technologies AK4 Pro SE Manual Manual

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  • Page 1 AK4 Pro SE GUIDE/MANUAL FIRMWARE VERSION 3...

  • Page 2: Pro Special Edition (Se) World Scale Tuning

    Let your imagination soar with the AK-4 SE. Whatever music you dream of creating, the AK-4 SE makes it possible. Create better sounds with ease. FREE lifetime updates are also provided by Kelfar Technologies on this product. Please be sure to register your purchase on our website at www.kelfar.net. Registration enables us to contact you directly to inform you of updates and upgrades.

  • Page 3: Supported Instruments/Models Firmware 3.0 And Up

    Equal Tempered Tuning System Micro Tuning System via User-Programmable Scales Turkish ( Byselik, Rast, Ussak, Nikirz, Saba, Huazm, Siga, and more) Byzantine (Modes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,and 8) Arabic (Bayati, Rast, Siga, Huseini, Hijaz, amd more) Persian, Kurdish, and Syrian Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ......................28 PERATING THE 1. S ........................28 TANDARD 2. U ........................28 NIVERSAL 3. U ..........................30 CALES 4. T ........................30 RANSPOSITION 5. S ........................31 TANDBY MODE ..................32 ETUP NSTRUCTIONS PER EYBOARD Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 5 / PSR ............. 40 ROGRAMMING THE YROS SERIES ......................... 43 SERIES AK-4 P M3 ................45 ROGRAMMING THE GENOS ................. 47 ROGRAMMING AND ETUP AMAHA KORG TRINITY V3 FIRMWARE VERSION 3..............52 ......................59 MPORTANT NFORMATION Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 6: Basic Unit Functions

    2. Midi Out 1 (side-MIDI1) - Primary Instrument midi connection. (Standard mode) 3. Midi Out 2 (side-MIDI2) - Secondary Instrument midi connection. (Standard mode) 4. Midi In (side-MIDI2) - Enabled for the Universal Mode. (Universal mode) 5. BC/Expression (side-BC) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 7 16. Transpose (front) - Transposes in Chromatic steps (-12 to +12) via Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons (black) 17. Adjust (front) - Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons (black) 18. Display screen (front) - (3 digits) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 8: Initial Setting And Viewing Instrument Selections On Power-Up

    Buttons C to B (1 to 12ch), (Tune/Setup) (13ch), TR (-) (14ch) RESET (15ch) TR (+) (16ch) 5. Curvature Number (Cux) (x=0 to 8) A. User Scale Ux (x=0-9) LED Display shows B. USB ON - OFF (USb ON or OFF) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 9: Universal Mode Initial Setting And Viewing On Power-Up

    5. Curvature Number (Cux) (x=0 to 8) 6. LED Display shows Input midi channel 7. LED Display shows Output midi channel A. User Scale Ux (x=0-9) LED Display shows B. USB ON - OFF (USb ON or OFF) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 10: Changing Programming/Selecting The Primary & Secondary Instruments

    7. Press CANCEL to setup the Curvature by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. The LED Display shows Cux (x=0 to 8) 8. Select the Curve by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. 9. Press CANCEL to Exit programming the Primary Instrument (MIDI1). Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 11 The LED Display shows Cxx (xx=00 to 99) i.e C11 Select the Control Change Number by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. 8. Press CANCEL to setup the Curvature by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. The LED Display shows Cux (x=0 to 8) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 12 OFF then the step will be skipped by pressing the CANCEL button. Note: After pressing the LED will turn RED. After successfully inputting the new CANCEL settings, the LED will return to GREEN. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 13: Short-Cuts Mode

    Press CANCEL to setup the Secondary Instrument. A. Expression and Breath Controller statues (Secondary Instrument - MIDI2) The LED Display shows EP or OFF or BC Use the Transpose buttons to Turn ON/OFF: Expression Pedal is ON - TR (-) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 14 The LED Display shows P01 Enable/Disable the USB PORTS by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. A. (+) Enable/Disable Port 1: 0 is OFF, 1 is ON B. (RESET) Enable/Disable Port 2: 0 is OFF, 1 is ON Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 15 The LED Display shows -SC>PBc On / SBc On momentarily The LED Display shows -SC>PBc OFF / SBc OFf momentarily Note: In order for this operation to work the BC must be turned ON for the Primary or Secondary (MIDI1 or MIDI2.) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 16: Table Of Key Values (Supported Brands And Models)

    CHANGE (REAL-TIME) (BANK)] Korg Prophecy XG NoteShift MTS / [BULK TUNING DUMP] GM2 Transpose Korg Kronos MTS / [BULK TUNING DUMP], Prophet X, XL MTS / [BULK TUNING DUMP], Prophet 6, 12, Pro 2, and OB-6 Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 17: Pro Breath Controller Curvature

    Exponential 1 Exponential 2 Exponential 3 Exponential 4 Exponential 5 Logarithmic S-Type N-Type 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66 71 76 81 86 91 96 101 106 111 116 121 126 Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 18 Translation Table: Cu0 = Linear Cu1 = Exponential 1 Cu2 = Exponential 2 Cu3 = Exponential 3 Cu4 = Exponential 4 Cu5 = Exponential 5 Cu6 = Logarithmic Cu7 = S-Type Cu8 = N-Type Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 19: Programming Universal Modes 1/ 2 (Polyphonic / Two Tracks)

    12. Press CANCEL to setup the Curvature by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. The LED Display shows Cux (x=0 to 8) 13. Select the Curve by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. 14. Press CANCEL to Exit programming the Secondary Instrument (MIDI2). The LED Display shows FP (Fully PROGRAMMED) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 20 4. Set Pitch Bend Range to 2 for Mode 2. 5. You may further adjust the pitch of each note in the octave (C to B) to -64/+63 cents by programming your own User Scales 01-09. User 00 is set to -50 cents "fixed." Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Ak-4 Pro Se To A Keyboard Or Synthesizer

    Midi In Keyboard / Synthesizer Local Control (Figure 1) Connecting the AK-4 Pro SE to a Computer Sequencer using external Keyboard or Controller: Midi USB-In (Midi Out Keyboard) (Midi In SEQUENCER) Local Control Off (Figure 2) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 22: Programming The Universal Mode 3 / 6 (Monophonic/Single Track)

    MIDI IN/OUT multitimbral sequencer/Synthesizer/Keyboard Midi-In and Midi-Out. (see Figures 1 and 2 above .) 2. Your keyboard must support Pitch Bend Midi Data (for Mode 3) or Fine Tuning Midi Data (for Mode 6). Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 23 4. Set Pitch Bend range to 2 for Mode 3. 5. You may further adjust the pitch of each note in the octave (C to B) to -64/+63 cents by programming your own User Scales 01-09. User 00 is set to -50 cents "fixed." Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 24: Programming The Universal Mode 4 / 7 (Polyphonic 12 Notes Max)

    5. Set Pitch Bend range to 2 Mode 4. 6. You may further adjust the pitch of each note in the octave (C to B) to -64/+63 cents by programming your own User Scales 01-09. User 00 is set to -50 cents "fixed." Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 25: Programming The Universal Mode 5 / 8 (Monophonic-Legato/Single Track )

    MIDI IN/OUT multitimbral sequencer/Synthesizer/Keyboard Midi-In and Midi-Out. (see Figures 1 and 2 above ) 7. Your keyboard must support Pitch Bend Midi Data (for Mode 5) or Fine Tuning Midi Data (for Mode 8). Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 26 9. Set Pitch Bend range to 2 for Mode 5. 10. You may further adjust the pitch of each note in the octave (C to B) to -64/+63 cents by programming your own User Scales 01-09. User 00 is set to -50 cents "fixed." Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 27: Programming User Scales (Bank 01 To 09)

    RESET zero. 4. During programming operation the LED is lit red. CANCEL/POWER 5. During programming operation the yellow LED will begin flashing. TUNE/SETUP Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 28: Operating The Ak-4 Pro

    Depending on your selection, if no notes are selected then the incoming notes will be sent to the Primary Channel. However, each selected note will be sent to Secondary Channel as programmed by the user. (See page 4) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 29 Aftertouch * Control Change * *Program Change * Pitch Bend * System Exclusive * System Common * System Realtime* Mode 5 (Pitch Bend) / Mode 8 (Fine Tune): In this mode the AK-4 Pro SE operation will be in mono- legato. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 30: User Scales

    Note: The transpose feature is defined by your synthesizer and specific to each manufacture. The following midi events are supported: GM2, XG, GS, Ketron, DSI / Sequential, Coarse Tuning. In © Universal Mode, Kelfar Technologies Transpose Algorithms Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 31: Standby Mode

    5. Standby mode 1. Hold the for more than 5 seconds, and the AK-4 Pro will power off. CANCEL/POWER 2. Power-up the AK-4 Pro from standby mode by pressing the again. CANCEL/POWER 3. AK-4 will reboot. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 32: Setup Instructions Per Keyboard

    On the PSR/Tyros, you will need to make sure that the Midi_In messages are coming to the sounds that you are playing directly on the keyboard (i.e Main=Ch1, =Ch2, etc…) Make sure the systemexclusive is enabled. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 33: Roland Fantomx

    Menu > System > Midi > Receive > Receive Exclusive > ON System Write *(Refer to your keyboard/ synth Owner's Manual) Korg Pa800/ Pa2x Pro/ Pa3x/PA4x/ PA 1000, PA 700, PA series 1. Press the MENU button to open the Global Edit Menu 2. Select Midi Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 34 AK-4 Pro SE/VERSION 3 www.kelfar.net 3. Select the FILTERS tab 4. By default the Midi In Filter is set to Sys. Excl. Change it to Off Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 35 5. Press the MENU button to open the Global edit menu. Select General Controls 6. Select the Transp.Control tab 7. Select the Lock tab. Select Tuning. Unlock Master Transpose. Lock Perf. M. Transpose, Style Perf. M. Transpose, Subscale/Quarter Tone, STS Subscale/Quarter Tone, and Auto Octave. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 36: Programming The Ak-4 Pro - Korg Pa Series

    5. Press CANCEL to Select the MIDI CHANNELS by using the following buttons: (C to B) 1CH to 12CH, Tune/Setup 13CH, TR (-) 14CH, RESET 15CH, TR (+) 16CH. The LED Display shows PCH 6. Press Cancel to setup the Control Change Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 37 CHANNELS, CONTROL CHANGE, and CURVATURE. If the Expression or Breath controller are OFF then the step will be skipped by pressing the CANCEL button to program the Secondary Instrument (MIDI2). 10. If you do not want to Program the Secondary instrument then press CANCEL/POWER. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 38: Yamaha Tyros And Psr Series

    AK-4 Pro SE/VERSION 3 www.kelfar.net Yamaha Tyros and Psr series 1. Press FUNCTION 2. Select MIDI 3. Select MIDI OFF then Press EDIT Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 39 AK-4 Pro SE/VERSION 3 www.kelfar.net 4. Enable RECEIVE Sysex (SYS/EX.) Rx:ON 5. Select the RECEIVE tab and assign PART to the appropriate MIDIA/USB1 CHANNEL 6. Press the EXIT button and Select the USER tab Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 40: Programming The Ak-4 Pro - Tyros / Psr Series

    Primary Instrument LED Display shows 1. Press D (Yamaha) LED Display shows 2. Press E (Yamaha TYROS / PSR series) 3. Expression and Breath Controller statues. The LED Display shows EP or OFF or BC Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 41 Secondary Instrument LED Display shows 1. Press D (Yamaha) LED Display shows 2. Press E (Yamaha TYROS / PSR series) 3. Expression and Breath Controller statues. The LED Display shows EP or OFF or BC Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 42 11. Press CANCEL to Exit programming the Secondary Instrument (MIDI2). The LED Display shows FP (Fully PROGRAMMED) After displaying FP the AK-4 Pro reboots indicating successful programming by displaying the initial setting and Viewing Instrument Selections. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 43: Korg M3 Series

    SAVE YOUR PROGRAM or WRITE IT (select the down arrow/upper right corner). Select GLOBAL to set the TRANSPOSE to PREMIDI. Midi Channel = 01. Select MIDI Select Midi Routing 10. Make sure Midi Filter is selected for all of them (as shown in the image below) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 44 AK-4 Pro SE/VERSION 3 www.kelfar.net 11. Write Global Settings. Select the arrow down >Write Global Setting. The Write Global Setting dialog box will appear. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 45: Programming The Ak-4 Pro - Korg M3

    8. Press CANCEL to setup the Curvature by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. The LED Display shows Cux (x=0 to 8) 9. Select the Curve by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. 10. Press CANCEL to Exit programming the Primary Instrument (MIDI1). Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 46 CHANNELS, CONTROL CHANGE, and CURVATURE. If the Expression or Breath controller are OFF then the step will be skipped by pressing the CANCEL button to program the Secondary Instrument (MIDI2). 11. If you do not want to Program the Secondary instrument then press CANCEL/POWER. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 47: Programming And Setup Yamaha Genos

    1. Press the [MENU] button to call up the Menu display. Then touch [Menu 2] to move to page 2 on the display, and touch [MIDI]. 2. [System] and Move the arrow down to [2/2]. Enable System Exclusive Receive [On] Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 48 3. Touch [Receive] and setup the appropriate parts for Channels 1,2,3, and 4. 4. Touch [External Controller]. Select Midi Port [MIDI B] and set Midi Ch to [16]. Assign CC#5 to Transpose - and CC#6 to Transpose + Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 49 Use the Transpose buttons to Turn ON/OFF: Expression Pedal is ON - TR (-) OFF Expression Pedal and Breath Controller are OFF for (MIDI1) - RESET Breath Controller is ON for Primary (MIDI1) - TR (+) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 50 Use the Transpose buttons to Turn ON/OFF: Expression Pedal is ON - TR (-) OFF Expression Pedal and Breath Controller are OFF for (MIDI1) - RESET Breath Controller is ON for Secondary (MIDI1) - TR (+) Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 51 10. Press CANCEL to Exit programming the Secondary Instrument (MIDI2). The LED Display shows FP (Fully PROGRAMMED) After displaying FP the AK-4 Pro reboots indicating successful programming by displaying the initial setting and Viewing Instrument Selections. Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 52: Korg Trinity V3 Firmware Version 3

    It is best to disable the USB PORTS by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons + and Reset Press the to confirm CANCEL/POWER The LED Display shows EP or OFF or BC Use the Transpose buttons to Turn ON/OFF: Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 53 Press to setup the Curvature by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. CANCEL/POWER The LED Display shows Cux (x=0 to 8) Select the Curve by using the Transpose/Adjust buttons. Press to Exit programming the Universal Mode CANCEL/POWER Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 54 AK-4 Pro SE/VERSION 3 www.kelfar.net Follow the steps below to ensure that the AK4 Pro SE operates correctly with Korg Trinity V3. If some of the sounds are not micro-tuned properly, then it is possible that the Pitch Bend range is not set to 2/-2 or the Jump Bend boxes are unchecked.
  • Page 55 Check the boxes: (Enable Aftertouch, Enable Control Change) 3. Initialize Octave Notes (User Scale) (C - B) to +00 Press the Global button and then Press the Global button P3 Set each note (C to B) to +00 Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 56 Set the Pitch Bend Range to JS (+X) +2, Step > Continuous Set the Pitch Bend Range to JS (-X) -2, Step > Continuous Write Program "If you turn the power off or select a different program before writing, the data cannot be recovered." Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 57 Press the Edit Button Press the Button P2 Touch OSC 1 Uncheck the Jump Bend Boxes (+X) (-X) Write Program "If you turn the power off or select a different program before writing, the data cannot be recovered." Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 58 Press the Button P2 Set the Bend Range to +2 for the Track(s) that are needed adjustment Write Combination "If you turn the power off or select a different combination before writing, the data cannot be recovered." Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...

  • Page 59: Important Information

    (1) USB mini cable (1.2m/4ft) • (2) 1/8" to 5-pin din (1m/3.2ft and 1.5m/5ft) • Note: Breath Controller and Expression Pedal are NOT included. The AK-4 works best with the BCK-1 (Kelfar Technologies Breath Controller) available here: http://kelfar.net/bck-1-breath-controller/ Copyright © 2005-19 Kelfar Technologies...
  • Page 60 Registration: Register your AK-4 Pro today: register@kelfar.net Date of Purchase: Warranty: 1 year limited warranty by Kelfar Technologies from the date of purchase. Support: Email: support@kelfar.net *Specifications subject to change without notice. Document last updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2019...

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