Page 1 SD 80 revolutionises the way you use this instrument thanks to its new wide colour Touch Screen. Most of the functions may in fact be enabled with just a “touch” of the keys on the screen.
Page 2: Specifications
Power Supply : External 15 V. Amplifier : 2 x 20 watts. 2 x Midrange speakers + 2 x Tweeters. Speaker On /Off. Dimensions : 115 x 39 x 12,5 cm (46 x 15.6 x 5 inches). Weight : 15 Kg (33 lbs). https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/00_specifications.html[12/05/2020 19:44:14]...
Page 3 • Never attempt to repair the instrument on your own; all repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/00_specifications.html[12/05/2020 19:44:14]...
Page 4: Instrument Care
The instrument should never be subjected to strong shocks. CURRENT ADAPTERS When connecting this instrument to the mains socket, use only the KETRON current adapter supplied with the instrument. The use of different current adapters may damage the power supply circuits of the instrument. It is therefore of fundamental importance to use only an original adapter, requesting the correct model when ordering a new adapter.
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Page 6 VIDEO DVI Digital video interface for connection to an external video monitor. USB DEVICE This is used to connect a computer USB device or other devices to manage the SD 80 as an external removable unit. FOOTSWITCH Standard multi-pin plug for connection of an optional pedal to control a number of internal functions.
Page 7 Brightness adjustment SPEAKER ON / OFF Switch for activating or exclusion of the internal speakers. On the right of the instrument you will find 3 USB Hosts for connection to external USB devices such as Pen drives, HD etc. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/02_connessioni.htm[12/05/2020 19:44:39]...
Page 8 : This function manages songs spontaneously, just like a JUKE BOX. XFADE : Key for cross fading two musical files. : Allows you to manage the sounds assigned to the Midi tracks of the file you have loaded. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/03_pannello%20frontale.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:06]...
Page 9 : This tab allows control of the PDF files from environments such STYLE / REGISTRATION of SD 80. It activates a new screen will pop up where you can control some functions related to display PDF file Upper, from left of the panel you will find the following tabs...
Page 10 : Control the volumes of the two section DRUM-BASS-CHORD-LOWER STYLE : Control the volumes of these individual sections on LOWER part of SD 80. AUDIO MULTITRACK AUDIO : Control volume of individual tracks available on the menu MULTITRACK https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/03_pannello%20frontale.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:06]...
Page 11 SD 80 allow a Pop Up menu. OCTAVE - + : By pressing the + and - buttons transposes the right part of SD 80 on octave above or below. Display shows the value of OCTAVE Up or Down in use.
Page 12 SAVE : Saves any modifications made on the instrument. Midi Reset : Pressing Exit and Save simultaneously SD 80 send a Midi Reset (Reset all events and midi controller instantly). MEDIA : Displays the memory devices installed on the instrument or connected...
Page 13 : Activates the signal connected to the INPUT usable for Micro, .Guitar or else. Hold down for a while to access on Edit page and presets. -FADE : Button that activates FadeOut feature automatically. Is applied on SD 80 MAIN audio output. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/03_pannello%20frontale.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:06]...
Page 14 The Introduction screen (HOME) is displayed automatically when you turn on the instrument and provides access to the main functions, such as: SOUND FAMILY SELECTION Press this icon to select page of the families of sound that will appear in this way: https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/04_intro.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:33]...
Page 15 Intro SINGLE STYLE SELECTION Press this icon to select different Styles from selected family Style: STYLE FAMILY SELECTION Press this icon to select Styles groups page as shown in the image below: MENU CONTROL AREA https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/04_intro.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:33]...
Page 16 Intro In this area you can access to different menu on the Arranger Menu which will be explained in detail on the ARRANGER dedicated section . https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/04_intro.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:33]...
Page 17 3. The Exit key to escape from folders and back root. 4. The Enter key to enter the folder selected rather than double clicking on the Touch screen. When you touch the file, it will be selected and highlighted in orange and loaded in player 1. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/05_player.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:56]...
Page 18 Player SD 80 is now ready for you to play! Press START/STOP to start reproduction or touch the filename selected a second time or press Enter. When the file is in play, the red light of the START /STOP key lights up.
Page 19 .txt file in Player mode, then press Style and save the Registration. In this way the .txt file will be stored in Registration so that if it is accidentally deleted from the disk, the lyrics file will in any case be saved in Registration. The bottom bar allows you to enter other functions, such as the following: https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/05_player.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:56]...
Page 20 These functions may be selected while the song is playing and the lyrics are scrolling on the screen, or even on Stop mode. The default screen displays the following: https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/05_player.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:56]...
Page 21 : The [+] and [-] buttons allow the pitch of the RIGHT part to be shifted up or down by one octave. The display shows the current value of OCTAVE Up or Down. ENTER : Standard key to confirm and accept modifications; this key may also be used during navigation to https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/05_player.htm[12/05/2020 19:45:56]...
Page 22 MEDIA : Use this key to access the internal Hard Disk and all the external mass memories connected. MENU : Allows you to access the full settings menu of SD 80. JUKE BOX Finally, files may be replayed in standard...
Page 23 Style Style SD 80 is also an Arranger and therefore features an entire section dedicated to automatic accompaniments called Styles. Here will be treated menus and dedicated keys that affect both the Style that the Arranger Menu Each Style has: Two tracks for drums and percussions on Midi channels 9 and 10.
Page 24 Midi In of the instrument, without having to press the START/STOP key on the panel. KEY STOP : This key stops the accompaniment when you lift your hand from the Lower section of the keyboard. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/06_style.html[12/05/2020 19:46:17]...
Page 25 On the panel are also functions associated with the management of the Style and / or the Arranger: DRUMS BASS On the front panel of SD 80 are always active cursors to adjust the volume of part , harmonic CHORD...
Page 26 Style In the lower part of the display Arranger Setting are many Touch Screen direct access buttons that we find in the section named as Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/06_style.html[12/05/2020 19:46:17]...
Page 27 The instrument can overlap up to 4 sounds over the full range of the keyboard or in the Upper section on the right of the split point. The fourth layer is called 2nd Voice and may be enabled or disabled quickly directly from the main screen of Voice mode, by selecting the virtual key https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/07_modo_voice.html[12/05/2020 19:46:41]...
Page 28 Voice Mode or directly from Touch Screen view: The Voices that eventually you are going to change will be saved in the USER location to avoid mistakenly overwrite the original Voices (Factory Set) Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/07_modo_voice.html[12/05/2020 19:46:41]...
Page 29 SSD of the instrument and the internal optional Hard Disk that may be installed in the SD 80 as well as any devices connected to the instrument via the USB Host ports, such as a Pen Drive.
Page 30 : Carries out another scan of all the disks and USB peripherals connected. If the machine does not automatically read a connected USB pen drive, this function restarts detection of the peripherals and devices connected. MENU PLAYER GM Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/08_media.html[12/05/2020 19:47:03]...
Page 31: Play Modes
AUDIO EDIT : Opens the page to edit audio files in.wav format. MANUAL : Instruction Manual of the SD 80. PREFERENCES : Opens a page on which a number of system preferences may be set, such as the language, date etc.
Page 32 Menu Front Panel PLAYER GM https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/09_menu.htm[12/05/2020 19:47:23]...
Page 33 This menu allows the management in real time by slider dedicated to some special parameters suitable on selected sections. The sliders are associated with the virtual slider placed on the right side of the SD 80 layout (Slider Right, 2nd, Micro, Vocal). Press the LIVE FX tab to enables the function (mode ON) .that appears on the main screen in the icon overlay which usually represents the VOICE.
Page 34 Once section will be ( i.e we choose RIGHT section) User can modify in real time Voice assigned on RIGHT part of SD 80. Features available are:: This slider changes the decay time of the envelope (Decay)..
Page 35 Registration of your choice with the Touch Screen on the following window that is displayed, or select the Numeric Pad and enter the location number of the Registration you wish to load. REGISTRATION To save your Registration simply press the Save key on the panel and then select the dialogue window displayed. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/41_registration.html[12/05/2020 19:48:13]...
Page 36: Registration Setup
REGISTRATION SETUP press the key on the panel and then select on the display. In case of saving images (JPG, PNG) or PDF these files must be firstly selected than SD 80 will display in this way: Example: MEDIA STYLE...
Page 37: Press Save
Registration SAVE REGISTRATION. 2. Press than select Save As 3.Confirm and save with a name ( ENTER 4. For example "MP3 to reg". Complete operation by pressing https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/41_registration.html[12/05/2020 19:48:13]...
Page 38 Registration REGISTRATION 5. Recall this file from menu. Info: In order to play immediately a file set on Registration menu function "Player Autoplay" from REGS.SET UP/PLAY MODE. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/41_registration.html[12/05/2020 19:48:13]...
Page 39 Registration Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/41_registration.html[12/05/2020 19:48:13]...
Page 40 Select as usual by first selecting the category EXIT and then the sound to assign to the layer selected. Press to return to the previous screen. Arranger Setting STYLE https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/11_4%20voice%20set.html[12/05/2020 19:48:36]...
Page 41 Style the sound on the keyboard is the first of the 4, but it is possible to quickly change this by selecting the other 3 icons of the top row. Each Style has already been saved by KETRON with these 4 sounds for quick loading into the Lead section, but you may save the Style with 4 different sounds with respect to those saved by KETRON.
Page 42: Voice Set
: When Style is running, with the command REINTRO enabled, if you press one of three END buttons SD 80 run again the intro instead of going to the END. If the REINTRO button is active as well K.Stop ,...
Page 43 : This tab allows you to enter the third page of the Arranger section that looks like this: We find these new features: FILL TO ARR : When the parameter is selected each time you turn on the Fill In this causes the automatic https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/13_arranger_setting.html[12/05/2020 19:49:12]...
Page 44: Play Mode
: Sets the Manual Bass for the left hand. ORGAN : Pressing this button for a few seconds, you access the control pedals menu and other functions PLAY MODE used on vintage organ style. On find detailed features of these functions available. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/13_arranger_setting.html[12/05/2020 19:49:12]...
Page 45 Arranger Setting STYLE https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/13_arranger_setting.html[12/05/2020 19:49:12]...
Page 46 : This is the default mode of BASSIST. When you press BASSIST, the Manual Bass is automatically inserted on the left while chords are recognised by interpreting the note played by the Bass and the notes played with the right hand. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/47_style_playmode.html[12/05/2020 19:49:38]...
Page 47: Sustain Pedal
A new tone may be set whenever you release the Sustain Pedal. SUSTAIN PEDAL : As in Pianist Mode, even in Bassist mode the Sustain Pedal option allows you to enable/disable Sustain on the Song voices when you press the pedal. Arranger Setting STYLE https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/47_style_playmode.html[12/05/2020 19:49:38]...
Page 48 On this window you may also use a number of sound effects by selecting the key which you will find on the right at the bottom of the display. The following page opens where each tab enables the sound effect indicated. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/27_jukebox.html[12/05/2020 19:50:01]...
Page 49 Jukebox PLAYER GM Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/27_jukebox.html[12/05/2020 19:50:01]...
Page 50 Midifile. If however the first file is an audio file, the instrument cannot read the rhythm of the measure and the TAP window (see below) will open with a virtual pad to start the https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/17_dj.html[12/05/2020 19:50:22]...
Page 51 : This works only with audio files and opens a small box with the following effects: Pitch, Cutoff and Filter Resonance, and finally the tempo. These effects may be regulated with the corresponding sliders on the instrument panel. These effects may be regulated with the corresponding sliders on the instrument panel. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/17_dj.html[12/05/2020 19:50:22]...
Page 52 RESET : Restores the default conditions of the file, cancelling the modifications made on this page. BRAKE : Ends reproduction by suddenly decreasing the speed and tone of the song. PLAYER GM Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/17_dj.html[12/05/2020 19:50:22]...
Page 53 Footswitch Footswitch Many functions of the SD 80 may be assigned to optional footswitch controls FS6 (6 switches) or FS13 (13 switches). These controls offer guitarists, keyboard and accordion players incredible advantages. To assign a control to a footswitch simply select the footswitch on the screen. A list of functions will be displayed that may be selected directly on the screen or scrolled and selected with the Dial.
Page 54 Controls Controls GLOBAL : Allows you to tune the SD 80 and modify Modulation sensitivity. To modify the tone, simply TUNE touch the box or the corresponding virtual knob and change the numeric value with the Dial. In the same MOD.
Page 55: Main Level
Dial. The main output may also be muted. AUX / HEADPHONE LEVEL : On this menu you may adjust the volume of the headphones or Mute them, following the steps described for the Main Level. MENU https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/15_controls.html[12/05/2020 19:50:59]...
Page 56 : When this is toggled to Single, the modifications introduced on one of the Kick, Snare sections etc. are applied only to the current section of the Style; when it is toggled to Global mode, it is applied to all the sections of the Style at the same time. Arranger Setting https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/18_drum_mixer.html[12/05/2020 19:51:23]...
Page 57 When you select the percussion instrument, this will replace the previous instrument. REMAP On the right of the box which displays the name of the percussion instrument there is a box indicating the original Drum Set. To change it simply select the box. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/19_drum_set.html[12/05/2020 19:51:42]...
Page 58 Drum Kits is displayed. Press on the panel to save the modifications in the current User Style if you are still in "Style", or to save the modifications in the Midifile if you are in "Player". Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/19_drum_set.html[12/05/2020 19:51:42]...
Page 59 On this page you may save the modifications made to a Registration or User Style. To save the modifications with SAVE SAVE AS the current name of the Style or Registration press , or enter a new name with : in this case https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/42_save.html[12/05/2020 19:52:03]...
Page 60 In some menus like Footswitch, Accordion etc., the key allows you to save specific functions on the corresponding menu. The save procedures are described in the section of this Manual relevant to the menu in question. Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/42_save.html[12/05/2020 19:52:03]...
Page 61 Save PLAYER GM https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/42_save.html[12/05/2020 19:52:03]...
Page 62 Front Panel on the right of the display, opens a window that displays the effects available on your SD 80. The display shows the 5 effects from top to bottom, which may be enabled with the virtual key...
Page 63 : The INS EFX 2 is the same as effect INS EFX1 with the only difference that it does not have a different distorting module. It works on the GM and the Arranger. EQUALIZER : Main parameter equalizer. This has 2 bands that work on the output data as a global master effect. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/20_dsp.html[12/05/2020 19:52:22]...
Page 64 To adjust follow the steps described previously for the Lows. The modifications made to the equalizer may be saved only as Custom Startup, namely as a setting that will be present when you switch on the instrument. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/20_dsp.html[12/05/2020 19:52:22]...
Page 65: Load Image
: Press this function to load a customised image on the instrument which you may use as a preset background of the display. FACTORY LOGO : This function sets the factory logo as background of the display. MENU https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/52_video.html[12/05/2020 19:52:41]...
Page 66: Noise Gate
Pop up window with the different presets that may be selected on the Touch Screen. To go back to the EDIT EXIT MICRO page simply press on the panel. NOISE GATE has 4 presets: EQUALIZER : The parameter equalizer for the Micro has 4 bands, 4 presets and 2 user presets that may be saved by the user. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/21_edit_micro1.html[12/05/2020 19:53:09]...
Page 67 Simply SAVE press on the panel and confirm with COMPRESSOR : The Compressor/Limiter has 4 presets for the Compressor and 2 for the Limiter. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/21_edit_micro1.html[12/05/2020 19:53:09]...
Page 68: Pitch Shift
: The effect Echo, also known as Delay, has 6 presets: PITCH SHIFT : Voice processor which may be used for transposition with 6 preset effects: TALK : The last effect on the list is that used for the Talk function, which may be enabled with the https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/21_edit_micro1.html[12/05/2020 19:53:09]...
Page 69 The display allows you to select the target destination (Select destination ) and assign a name to the preset SAVE AS with (in this case the alphanumeric keypad is displayed on which you may enter the name of the new microphone preset). https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/21_edit_micro1.html[12/05/2020 19:53:09]...
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Page 71 ON/ Off The Voicetron processor may be connected to an equalizer if the box of the diagram is ON. EQUALIZER The presets of the equalizer are displayed in the box and may be selected on the Pop up window. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/22_edit_voicetron.html[12/05/2020 19:53:36]...
Page 72 Once you have selected the virtual knobs and modified the value with the Dial, you can save the current preset of the SAVE equalizer by pressing the key on the panel and confirming with https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/22_edit_voicetron.html[12/05/2020 19:53:36]...
Page 73 Touch the corresponding box to assign the relevant preset to the 4 Arranges. Off disables harmonisation. STOP box at the bottom allows you to disable the harmonizer when the Style is on Stop. SAVE You can save the preset of the Voicetron on the edit page by pressing the key on the panel. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/22_edit_voicetron.html[12/05/2020 19:53:36]...
Page 74 Pop up. SAVE : Saves the preset with the same name. SAVE AS : Opens an alphanumeric keypad that allows you to assign a new name to the Preset. CANCEL : Cancels save. Micro 1 Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/22_edit_voicetron.html[12/05/2020 19:53:36]...
Page 75 : This function disables the link between two files with the same name. If for example you have an Mp3 file and a Lyrics file with the same name, if this function is enabled, the Lyrics file will not automatically be displayed on the screen. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/25_function.htm[12/05/2020 19:53:56]...
Page 76: File View
: This function allows you to toggle the icons next to file names and folders on and off. FILE ITEMS : This function allows you to set the number of file names/folders to view on the screen (from 4 to 12) PLAYER GM https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/25_function.htm[12/05/2020 19:53:56]...
Page 77 ( Intro, verse, chorus, etc ... ) by pressing the references displayed in the corresponding pop up. Info: The markers may not be installed in the actual SD 80 but may only be installed with specific music software.
Page 78 The 9 Midi KETRON settings are displayed at the centre of the screen. STANDARD : In this mode the SD 80 may be controlled by an external Midi controller (via the Midi In) above all to play the Styles and Voices of the Arranger sound module.
Page 79 Midi channels used during reception and transmission from the sound module built into the Arranger of the instrument. CLOCK IN : When this is enabled (yellow) the SD 80 accepts the Clock command from external Midi appliances and may be synchronised with an external Sequencer / Controller. CLOCK OUT : When this is enabled (yellow), the SD 80 transmits the Clock to External Midi appliances (Sequencer/Controller).
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Page 81 You may manage your preferred folders by selecting You may perform important activities on this page. EMPTY You may create a Myfolder directory by selecting , and then hitting to confirm the request displayed in the dialogue window. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/36_myfolder.htm[12/05/2020 19:54:59]...
Page 82 Finally, you may also delete a directory in Myfolder by selecting the required directory and then the REMOVE function. Info: Since these are simply “directory links” if you accidentally delete a directory in Myfolder the “real” directory and the files it contains are not deleted. PLAYER GM https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/36_myfolder.htm[12/05/2020 19:54:59]...
Page 83 Pic & Movie The Pic & Movie key opens a window with a number of KETRON default files. With this function you may display the Pic & Movie on these Devices, using other external devices like Usb stick, Hd, etc.
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Page 85 NEXT To pass immediately to the next song, select and the next song will start to play at the end of the current beat of the file you are playing. PLAYER GM https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/49_syncnext.htm[12/05/2020 19:55:41]...
Page 86: Player Menu
Nevertheless Pop Up menu that appears for a few seconds by pressing the two buttons at the same time will be slightly different for the two menu. PLAYER MENU You can view in two differen way depending on the chosen PLAYER menu view (Player or Player + Voice): MENU PLAYER #1 MENU PLAYER (HOME) https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/50_tempo.html[12/05/2020 19:56:03]...
Page 87 : (Accelerating) Increases the speed of the file you are playing at intervals of 5 BMP : (Delaying): Decreases the speed of the file you are playing at intervals of 5 BMP : (Available only in the mode 'STYLE) (Tapping): To synchronize the time with the "drumming" of fingers. PLAYER GM https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/50_tempo.html[12/05/2020 19:56:03]...
Page 88 Tempo Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/50_tempo.html[12/05/2020 19:56:03]...
Page 89 Related functions on Transposer are controlled by these buttons on the layout. Transposer on Style and Voice Mode allows the transposition of the entire SD 80. Transposer allows a more detailed features through the display and by using Alpha Dial.
Page 90 : Applies transposition to the file and keyboard; it is not sensitive to the initial Song Reset of the file and may not be saved on the file. - ARRANGER: Applies transposition on Arranger Section avoid to affect Player mode. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/51_transposer.html[12/05/2020 19:56:21]...
Page 91 Transposer PLAYER GM Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/51_transposer.html[12/05/2020 19:56:21]...
Page 92: Insert Type
INSERT layer and also enable an effect on the first 3 layers. INSERT TYPE To select the Insert effect, press the box that will open the following page on which you may select the effect. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/53_voice_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:56:47]...
Page 93: Split Octave
: Lowers the Upper sound by an octave when the split point is above C1 O the right of the display you will find the number of the Edit page displayed together with 2 keys to scroll the pages forwards (double right arrow) or backwards (double left arrow). https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/53_voice_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:56:47]...
Page 94 PITCH AFTERTOUCH and Modulation wheel is applied), and the parameters of the . The SLIDE function is also available for the first three layers, where you may set the Threshold value, namely the efficiency threshold of the slide. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/53_voice_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:56:47]...
Page 95 Bend affects only the lowest bass note you play and is very useful when you want simulate the playing technique of some instruments such as the Hawaiian guitar, violin etc. On feature such TYPE, MODE you can define assignments and operating use of these parameters. ADR-FILTER-V-TONE https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/53_voice_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:56:47]...
Page 96 V just to indicate the activation of this feature. Meanwhile this symbol will be displayed on the other Voices also just to show feature available. MODULATION Here the parameters available for each Modulation Voice: https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/53_voice_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:56:47]...
Page 97 Voice Edit VIB.RATE : Vibrato Frequency VIB.DEPTH : Vibrato Depth VIB.DELAY : Delay time of Vibrato LFO-RATE : Frequency of Oscillator. LFO-TVF : LFO amount on Filter. LFO-TVA : LFO amount on Amplitude. VOICE https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/53_voice_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:56:47]...
Page 98 If you make an error, go back by pressing the DELETE key on the right at the top. Pressing on the icons of the two keypads the display will show in this way: File Search: https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/43_search.html[12/05/2020 19:57:05]...
Page 99 Search Numeric Search: Front Panel PLAYER GM https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/43_search.html[12/05/2020 19:57:05]...
Page 100 Tuner can operate in two modes: Tone Generator or Tuner detection. In this mode by tapping on the virtual strings represented by the display you can hear the notes produced by MJPRO such 6 string guitar reference (E A D G B e). https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/32_input.html[12/05/2020 19:57:29]...
Page 101 (MICRO 2) you can check on display current status of tuning. The bar with the GREEN colour will indicate perfect tuning. BLUE or RED colour (related of tolerance tuning) will suggest how to correct your instrument tuning. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/32_input.html[12/05/2020 19:57:29]...
Page 102: Guitar Setup
Guitar setups. EDIT Finally, each guitar effect may be edited by pressing the key. SAVE Any the changes made to the effect may be saved in a Setup by pressing the key on the panel. The display https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/32_input.html[12/05/2020 19:57:29]...
Page 103 SAVE AS to open the alphanumeric keypad on which you may save the setup with a new file name. Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/32_input.html[12/05/2020 19:57:29]...
Page 104 VOICE SELECT 1/2 : This function ( Mode #2) can "remember" last selection made VOICE family. Whenever you choose a Voice "browsing" between the various families SD 80 will show last selection made. In Mode # 1 this feature will be ignored.
Page 105 : Sets the output mode of the metronome. After selecting this function with the Dial you may set it on "SOLO" mode that plays only the metronome through the headphones without music or other resources generated by the SD 80 or on ALL mode where you will hear both the metronome and music through the headphones.
Page 106: Save/ Restart
OS DISPLAY SKIN : SD 80, as well many devices of our time, allows you to modify some aspects of the global graphics tool (SKIN). Pressing this button gives access to a selection page with different SKIN suggested by KETRON: https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/39_preferences.html[12/05/2020 19:57:50]...
Page 107 Preferences Once you select your new preference and then pressing the Close command will appear the following screen: MENU Front Panel https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/39_preferences.html[12/05/2020 19:57:50]...
Page 108: Drag And Drop
Playlist. DRAG & DROP For same purpose you can also use the mode (select the file by pressing on the screen and drag it file to the desired location): https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/38_playlist.htm[12/05/2020 19:58:07]...
Page 109 : Use this function to replace a file in the playlist with another file. To do this, select the function then touch the playlist file you wish to replace; the display shows you the navigation root to select the CONFIRM ABORT replaced file. After selecting the file, press to escape from the function. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/38_playlist.htm[12/05/2020 19:58:07]...
Page 110 3 times to enter the 3rd letter and 4 times to enter the number. If you wait before tapping the key again, the first letter etc. is entered again. If you make an error, go back by pressing the DELETE key on the right at the top. PLAYER GM https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/38_playlist.htm[12/05/2020 19:58:07]...
Page 111: Factory Restore
Finally, the entire chain of effects may be excluded with the key that you will find in the bottom right hand corner of the display. You can produce a new chain of effects and save them in a single preset (User). https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/23_efx1_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:58:24]...
Page 112: Select All
: Allows you to copy one or more files that you have selected. In this case select the folder in which to COPY copy the files and press Paste. As soon as you select the folder in which to copy the files, the key turns PASTE into the key as show below. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/16_disk_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:58:49]...
Page 113 : It allows you to copy one or more files previously selected. Pressing esactly over of the icon of the folder you have selected the entire folder (or more) to be copied. The procedure for save it in another location (or delete) is the same used previously for the single file. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/16_disk_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:58:49]...
Page 114 RENAME by enabling a virtual alphanumeric keypad on which to write the name, confirming this by pressing CONFIRM. The correct name of the file or current names of the files selected are displayed in the Rename box. The modified name or names will be displayed in the box below (To:). https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/16_disk_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:58:49]...
Page 115 Here again, the dialogue box which appears at the centre of the display allows you to confirm or cancel the operation. MEDIA Press the key again to return to the main screen of MEDIA mode. MEDIA When you are in Disk Edit, the led of the key will flash. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/16_disk_edit.html[12/05/2020 19:58:49]...
Page 116 Lyrics & Score SD 80 can manage files of different formats in order to show Lyrics, Score and more in different ways. These features make the SD 80 even more versatile multimedia device where application such text, lyrics and Score notation can be really important.
Page 117 This feature is suitable from Preferences page with Chord Lyric tab . ENTER By selecting a PDF file (file format that can contain both text and images, etc.) and then pressing will have as well the chance to view its contents directly on the display or external monitor. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/54_lyrics_score.html[12/05/2020 19:59:12]...
Page 118 In this way, the file can be shown on the display of' SD 80 or on the external monitor. PDF scroll can be managed by Pop Up menu : From PLAYER menu you can control these information : Displays number of available pages of the selected PDF.
Page 119: Page Up/Down
If instead we use the functions pages will "browse" button continuously until the switch will be hold on. If we use TXT format (for lyrics or other text information, signs agreement, reminder etc.) we can handle it in https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/54_lyrics_score.html[12/05/2020 19:59:12]...
Page 120 Warning: If you attempt to play Mp3 with TXT synchronized from previous Ketron instruments (Midjay and Midjay Plus) you can achieve compatibility in sync TXT just only if the MP3 is a Fixed Bit Rate feature and does not contain Meta Event inside.
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Page 122 After selecting desired Split Point release Split tab to return to the previous menu. The Split selection done will SAVE remain available until the next power on of SD 80. To store this setting it will be necessary using the CUSTOM / FACTORY STARTUP feature.
Page 123 Audio Multitrack Mode SD 80 is able to play WAVE files (44.100 kHz - 16 bit) with properties as used in multichannel mode called Surround ® 5 + 1. This means preparing a multichannel audio files with these characteristics SD 80 can manage the various tracks independently (on volume) and in case of a specific track (always the last in numerical order of the project) on its individual output.
Page 124 ) on separate Out manageable also for multiple uses (Drummer Headphone, Single Out, Power Headphones split, etc). In this mode, which we believe are truly innovative in this kind of instrument, SD 80 becomes an unprecedented multitracks Audio device. This feature will allow to use PLAYER in all those music needs (stage, recording and more) where management Audio editable in real time as "Multi Purpose"...
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Page 126 Midi Recording From this menu SD 80 can record on Midi mode (and Audio also) everything is played in real time from the keyboard (Left part, Right part or Full Keyboard) .In addition can record ARRANGER section also. The mode displayed on this picture is called SONG Mode.
Page 127 During this perform, even if you already recorded some notes freely if Start of the Style will be activated SD 80 will continue recording by adding precisely style with the arranger section.
Page 128 Midi Recording needs to be saved by pressing the SAVE button however . SD 80 sets a default name (ordered chronologically ) after confirmation User can rename file and assign on SD 80 memory. At this point, created midi recording file will be playable on Player menu.
Page 129 Pressing the Record icon to access on Audio or MIDI recording (Song or Phrase )mode (flashing icon). Once activated SD 80 can begin to record immediately all data . In case of Style Sync recording will begin when Arranger Start will be activated. Record function is also triggered by Footswitch.
Page 130 Phrase or repeated as LOOP mode. If set, as showed on picture, a number of 8 measures by using Bar tab on PHRASE mode SD 80 will record just only up to 8 measures. This action will force to exit automatically from the method RECORD when 8 measure bar will be...
Page 131 To save the recording press SAVE and confirm with the default name or with your own name. SD 80, related of Phrase mode used, will apply by default a suffix (L) as meaning of Loop. When procedure is completed file will be available with suffix (L) as showed.
Page 132: Audio Recording
Midi Recording Info: In Midi Record (Phrase or Song) mode record from the source player to 1will be unavailable . However SD 80 will show a warning message. AUDIO RECORDING https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/56_midi_recording.html[12/05/2020 20:00:16]...
Page 133 Audio Recording From this menu SD 80 can record on Midi mode (and Audio also) everything is played in real time from the keyboard (Left part, Right part or Full Keyboard) .In addition can record ARRANGER section also. The mode displayed on this picture is called SONG Mode.
Page 134 Audio Recording Once file is selected SD 80 will be back on RECORD menu to start recording by pressing REC icon Once completed press REC icon again. So now on display will appear a Waveform icon type (to represent the flow Audio just recorded) and PLAY icon lets here listen recorded file just without leaving AUDIO RECORDING menu.
Page 135 Or saving SONG by pressing Save button on the right side of the display. SD 80 sets a default name (ordered chronologically ) after confirmation User can rename file and assign on SD 80 memory. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/57_audio_recording.html[12/05/2020 20:00:54]...
Page 136 Pressing the Record icon to access on Audio or MIDI recording (Song or Phrase )mode (flashing icon). Once activated SD 80 can begin to record immediately all data . In case of Style Sync recording will begin when Arranger Start will be activated. Record function is also triggered by Footswitch.
Page 137 PHRASE mode. This feature is designed to record a sequence with a predetermined number of measure to play as a single Phrase or repeated as LOOP mode.. As showed on picture SD 80 is set on PHRASE recording Mode. Press RECORD to start on record .
Page 138 Just to save you music work press SAVE tab and confirm with default name or your own title. SD 80, related of Phrase mode used, will apply by default a suffix (L) as meaning of Loop. When procedure is completed file will be available with suffix (L) as showed...
Page 139 Audio Recording This feature will be recognized automatically on SD 80 that will play LOOPED automatically. Warning : Mistakenly assuming that no audio signal is routed to Record Audio, ( Song or Phrase mode ) following screen will appear as below Warning : Audio record mode is not available while you are using the Player 2.
Page 140 Audio Recording Info: Recording Audio for matter of Edit and memory allocation can not exceed over 10 minutes of duration MIDI RECORDING https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/57_audio_recording.html[12/05/2020 20:00:54]...
Page 141 Midi file by adding the variations (A / B / C / D) or Fill / Break / End of the chosen style. SD 80 by default is set as mode which allows you to record all changes in the style that you are going to perform.
Page 142 Variation A / B / C / D / Fill, Break and End as well a new entry Style from other Family Style. When recording is completed, press SAVE tab to save your project as Drum RESTYLE file. This is screen view showed : https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/60_drum_restyle.html[12/05/2020 20:01:14]...
Page 143 Confirming again with the SAVE tab SD will ask to renamesyour own file as shown in the following screen: If press CANCEL instead of it procedure will be cleared . SD 80 as default carry same original midi files name in use allowing you to overwrite it directly or renaming it with a different name.
Page 144 Drum Restyle Confirming with YES SD 80 prepares the file to the new recording or the total cancellation of the previous DRUM RESTYLE feature. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/60_drum_restyle.html[12/05/2020 20:01:14]...
Page 145 You will notice that just pressed the icon for the chosen sound will appear a small hourglass to indicate the action of loading sound. SD 80 as cool feature allows to load a new Ram Sound selected while you are still playing with the...
Page 146 Once finished loading next RAM SOUND SD 80 on the next release of key will provide the new SOUND loaded ..just ready for use. Now, while you are playing, with the new RAM SOUND just loaded let's move to the selection of a new RAM SOUND.
Page 147 Of course the Section Ram Sound Section can be edited, with some limitations, using the MODO VOICE same menu available for Info: As well sound libraries on computer works RAM SOUND section will be reloaded when SD 80 will be turned to off. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/61_ramsound.html[12/05/2020 20:01:40]...
Page 148 My List As already mentioned on STYLES page SD 80 offers a new feature that we really useful for the management of Styles. MY LIST menu allows you to allocate the Styles that use more frequently on 64 locations "ready to use".
Page 149 MY LIST. By this way you can allocate as way order your Style set up to 64 favourite locations scrollable with the alpha Dial. Of course what has been done is temporarily stored in the MY LIST and must be confirmed with the SAVE feature. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/62_mylist.html[12/05/2020 20:02:04]...
Page 150 In the other hand, pressing the EXIT command, you'll come out from MY LIST menu and all informations will not be stored. Info: MY LIST data are saved in the internal memory of SD 80 just after pressing the SAVE command. In this way will never be deleted at shutdown of SD 80 or altered thru Update procedure.
Page 151: Voice List
VOICE LIST SD 80 offers this feature really useful for the management of the Voice. The VOICE LIST menu allows you to allocate the Voice that you use most often on 24 locations at hand. This will avoid frantic search in the various families VOICE to call just one or ones VOICES who are more used to use in your Performance.
Page 152 Info: Information on the VOICE LIST are saved in the internal memory of the instrument just only after pressing the SAVE command. In this way will not be deleted at shutdown of SD 80 or altered in any further Update procedures.
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Page 154 HARMONY presets, as showed above, perform special effects respectively on the VOICE that are used on SPLIT Mode. HARMONY take reference from chord played on LEFT part of the keyboard. It will execute harmonic intervals (dictated by the chosen preset) with the tone you are using as RIGHT VOICE. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/64_harmony.html[12/05/2020 20:02:37]...
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Page 156 Enable Portamento on selected Voice. The effect is operating in relation to the value (5/128) and Portamento mode (Poly, Mono, Off) stored on Edit Voice menu. -AFTERTOUCH: Enable Aftertouch on selected Voice. The effect is operating in relation to the parameter (LFO, Soft LFO, BEND, Off) stored on Edit Voice menu. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/65_double.html[12/05/2020 20:02:58]...
Page 157 XFADE feature is set from the FUNCTION menu where you can select different speeds such: Normal, Slow1, Slow2, Fast1, Fast2. When used in DJ mode XFADE show an additional touch screen view during play for manual control and visualization. https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/66_xfade.html[12/05/2020 20:03:10]...
Page 158 XFade Info: The function XFADE is not available on Video file . https://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/Manuali_HTML/SD80/english/66_xfade.html[12/05/2020 20:03:10]...

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